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Recent Examples of cog
Of course, those who would see National Review make itself into a cog in a political machine mourn our independence because political identity in the modern age is thought to be malleable, to be fluid.
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Noah Rothman, National Review, 20 Nov. 2024
Companies haven’t adapted to the needs of today’s workers, who crave individuality and tailored experiences instead of being treated like cogs in a machine.
—Melody Brue, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
The most rewarding and chuckle-worthy part of The Franchise continues to be the slow, tragicomic unravelling of Eric, who in the first five episodes has been squashed from visionary auteur into just another cog in the Maximum Studios machine.
—Jack King, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2024
Under Sauron’s influence in The Lord of the Rings, orcs could charitably be understood as victims — cogs in a war machine — their cruelties the result of Sauron’s own cruelty.
—Caitlin Penzeymoog, Vox, 7 Oct. 2024
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Noah Rothman, National Review, 20 Nov. 2024
Companies haven’t adapted to the needs of today’s workers, who crave individuality and tailored experiences instead of being treated like cogs in a machine.
—Melody Brue, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
The most rewarding and chuckle-worthy part of The Franchise continues to be the slow, tragicomic unravelling of Eric, who in the first five episodes has been squashed from visionary auteur into just another cog in the Maximum Studios machine.
—Jack King, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2024
Under Sauron’s influence in The Lord of the Rings, orcs could charitably be understood as victims — cogs in a war machine — their cruelties the result of Sauron’s own cruelty.
—Caitlin Penzeymoog, Vox, 7 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cog
Noun
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Her young assistant, Esme (Sophie Wilde), is angling for a promotion, and deserves one.Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 25 Dec. 2024
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The clip was posted by an emergency and critical care vet assistant, who is known on TikTok as @hachpoul.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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However, not only have Russian military commanders refused to send their subordinates to cross the river, but the soldiers themselves have been coming up with ways to avoid doing so.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Putin doesn't much appreciate strong allies, preferring subordinates.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Like her underlings, Riya also possesses great comic timing, often puncturing all the tension, both professional and personal, with a killer one-liner.Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 23 Oct. 2024
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According to a ProPublica report, some of Nunes’ underlings have concerns about his performance.Zach Everson, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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The lawsuit is the latest in a slew of actions the CFPB has taken against companies for mishandling consumer and worker financial accounts.Kristian Burt, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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Businesses that employ low-skilled workers have benefited from the surge of immigration that came in the last few years, but now must re-think their business plans.Bill Conerly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The solution lies in prioritizing employee growth and well-being.Rhett Power, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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State services offered online will remain available and state employees will work remotely where possible.Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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Jin and his other flunkies excuse themselves, but Tetsu keeps Botan there to question him.Chris Klimek, Vulture, 24 July 2024
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By quieting the clamor among the offended Giants, Mays was not acting as a flunky for his white manager.Aram Goudsouzian / Made by History, TIME, 25 June 2024
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Imagine this group of hangers on and yes-men (and women) working with Trump on a national or international crisis.Frederic B. Hill, Baltimore Sun, 4 Dec. 2024
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But if each of those assistants turns into a yes-man, then users run the risk of getting bad information because consensus will be reached too quickly.Paolo Confino, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2024
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Dental devices, such as mandibular advancement devices and tongue retainers, can also provide some relief.Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2024
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Shipman & Goodwin already was on a retainer with the state to manage the production of documents subpoenaed by investigators in an unrelated corruption case involving school construction grants, as well as a federal inquiry into state police ticketing.Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Cog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cog. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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