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Recent Examples of Synonyms for main men
Noun
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Then the Bruins big boys decided to make a statement after that.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
30 Mar. 2026 -
Will the Niners spend like big boys and sign Hendrickson, Linderbaum and JFM?—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Bruins coach Marco Sturm made some pretty sizable line changes to start the game, plugging in rookie center Minten between David Pastrnak and Morgan Geekie to try and coax more production out of his big guns.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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The team needs that supporting cast clicking at the same time as big guns to create more sustained pressure.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Collective processes involve tiring negotiations, frequent conflicts, and disappointing compromises, both internally among the team and with external interlocutors and partners.—
Adam Szymczyk,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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The idea comes from men’s relationship coach and motivational speaker Alessandro Frosali, who compared some low-maintenance partners to, well, plastic bags in a viral video.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
2 Apr. 2026
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Doncic had 32 points, seven rebounds and six assists, but was three for 13 from three and missed two big shots in the final seconds.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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Played so well defensively, changed the game for us with his ball pressure and knocked down big shots.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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After more than 11 years with the Golden Police Department, Chief Joe Harvey was honored by colleagues, friends and family for his service and compassion.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Vulnerable, voiceless elders in Miami-Dade who are removed from their homes for their own good will likely wind up in the hands of an Adult Protective Services supervisor promoted to a position of unparalleled power despite the objections of family members and whistleblowing colleagues.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The cars that Geely showcased at CES, in Las Vegas, were large SUVs with big wheels, opulent interiors, and three rows of seats—not unlike a Ford Explorer.—
Patrick George,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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Still, expect short overhangs and big wheels, even if not quite the size of these absurdly chrome 24-inchers.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
ArsTechnica,
13 Aug. 2025
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For that, Cerwin persuaded Jack Warner, the youngest of the four Warner brothers, to part with a prop from the 1925 film The Merry Widow that was reportedly big enough to sleep ten.—
Serena Turner,
Vanity Fair,
30 Mar. 2026
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After seeing one of the Boozer brothers in defense, Karaban sent the ball to Mullins, who hit the game-winning 35-foot three-pointer.—
Andrew McCarty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Its leading scorer was All-Colorado sophomore guard Kimora Banks-Thomas, and its two main veterans, besides Dumas, were junior twin sisters Addie and Katie Moon.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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The company gets a lot of repeat business, as kids grow into bigger bikes and have younger brothers and sisters who want their own.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Main men.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/main%20men. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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