as in satirical
marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings
barbed satire on American academia
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Recent Examples of barbed
Police officers were seen using wire cutters to remove the barbed wire placed by the presidential security service on the perimeter of the compound to block their entry.
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Kim Tong-Hyung, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
Yoon's presidential motorcade left the hillside residence where he had been holed up for weeks behind barbed wire barriers and a small army of personal security, and later arrived at the offices of the anti-corruption agency heading the probe.
—Hyunsu Yim and Ju-Min Park, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
In some areas, barbed wire has been strung across roads ro prevent people from entering.
—Alexandra Marquez, NBC News, 13 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, Yoon’s guards have increased security at his Seoul residential compound with barbed wire installations and bus barricades.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Asia, 10 Jan. 2025
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Kim Tong-Hyung, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
Yoon's presidential motorcade left the hillside residence where he had been holed up for weeks behind barbed wire barriers and a small army of personal security, and later arrived at the offices of the anti-corruption agency heading the probe.
—Hyunsu Yim and Ju-Min Park, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
In some areas, barbed wire has been strung across roads ro prevent people from entering.
—Alexandra Marquez, NBC News, 13 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, Yoon’s guards have increased security at his Seoul residential compound with barbed wire installations and bus barricades.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Asia, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barbed
Adjective
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Gad originated the role of Elder Cunningham alongside Andrew Rannells' Elder Price in a satiric look at two young missionaries' misguided attempts to spread the gospel in a small Ugandan village.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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The show isn't satiric so much as amused by the absurd lengths to which the Kaylas of our society will go in pursuit of self-definition.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
10 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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If the landing is bad, applause would be insultingly sarcastic.—
Sydney Borchers,
Fox News,
16 Jan. 2025
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If someone calls you out for being sarcastic, here are some ways to recover and mend the miscommunication Be mindful of your filter.—
Anne Sugar,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Sun exposure: Full sun to part shade Soil type: Well-draining, slightly acidic Camellias boast evergreen foliage and large, lush blooms in a variety of pink-ish colors ranging from hot pink to dark red.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
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Adding acidic ingredients like vinegar or tomatoes may also alter the texture and taste.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, LD,
Health,
21 Jan. 2025
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The fires in Altadena and Pacific Palisades consumed not only trees, brush and timber from people’s homes but also lead acid car batteries, plastic pipes, synthetic furniture, paint and untold other potential sources of contamination.—
Jack Healy,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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Since azaleas are acid soil-loving plants, pine needles, aged pine bark, or leaf mold are ideal mulches.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
19 Dec. 2024
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“Barbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barbed. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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