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as in hummed
to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound
the pitch burred past the batter's ear
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Adjective
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Evidence of this residue can be seen as water spots or etching glass surfaces, clean laundry that feels stiff and scratchy, and toilet bowl rings that trap bacteria.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2025 -
Short-Term Effects of Inhaling Wildfire Smoke Breathing smoke can cause irritation in the airways, with symptoms such as coughing, a sore or scratchy throat and wheezing.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
Newsweek,
9 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The site opened itself fully to the public in February this year and has hummed along until the back half of 2024, with the presidential election, and the ensuing toxicity on X, turbocharging sign-ups.—
Abid Rahman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Dec. 2024
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While the offense hummed for most of the game, the defense struggled to neutralize Allen.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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A lot of people hate him, but at least one person at Arkham, an inmate named Lee Quinzel (Lady Gaga), with two-tone platinum hair and a gaze of scraggly desperation, adores him.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2024
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This kid gorilla leads Kong to a tribe of scraggly hostile apes who are living in a slave society presided over by the Skar King, an evil ape with blotchy red hair who’s as tall as Kong and wields a skeletal bone whip that looks like it was fashioned out of the spine of a sea serpent.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2024
Verb
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Tippett aggressively zipped over to Sillinger and laid him out, upending the young center before making his way to the bench for a line change.—
Kevin Kurz,
The Athletic,
22 Dec. 2024
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And the quarter-zip top can be zipped all the way up to protect your neck from the elements.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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But in lieu of a flamboyant, la dolce vita–style lifestyle brand, Bottega only whispered of luxury.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
4 Jan. 2025
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Still, something hit differently when Barlow leaned into Bateman’s ear and whispered those now-iconic words.—
Lindy Segal,
Glamour,
18 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Avoid harsh or irritating products such as hydroxy acids (AHAs and BHAs) or retinoids.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
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So, if the Dodgers transition from the team that was unable to win it in a 162-game regular season to a dynasty similar to the Yankees dynasty, then the complaints of harsher regulations against the Dodgers may be warranted.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But first, across the pitted landscape in Silo 18, Bernard pulls back the wizard's curtain and allows his new shadow, Lukas Kyle, to enter the sacred vault room that's the gateway to The Legacy.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
31 Dec. 2024
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The intrigue: Tamales traditionally include a green pitted olive — but there's growing debate over whether to include them, Ferra said.—
Jessica Boehm,
Axios,
13 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The soft, nubby texture of the fabric complements the curved furniture's soft edges, maximizing both comfort and style.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2025
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Microfiber absorbs four times more moisture than cotton and the nubby texture grabs and holds onto soil until it is washed away.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
21 Dec. 2024
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“Burred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burred. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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