ding-a-ling

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ding-a-ling
Noun
  • Historically, betting against bigs who can pass is a fool’s errand.
    John Hollinger, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Here’s the deal: Chasing quick wins is a fool’s errand.
    Jonathan Wagner, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Players lead the minotaur on goose chases into traps, set up ambushes with exploding gas jars from another part of the dungeon, or even convince the factions inside the dungeon to join them in an all-out battle against it with overwhelming numbers.
    Rob Wieland, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Best Deal: Quince Luxe Goose Down Pillow Luxe Goose Down Pillow $313 $120 Quince Pillow reviewer: Katherine McLaughlin, digital features editor Materials and firmness: The pillow is filled with white goose down and has a 100% cotton sateen shell.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Bomer is good when Jerry the ding-dong must navigate a moment of real sentiment or complication; the juxtaposition is effective.
    Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
  • That was a fantastically exciting ding-dong 2-2 — with Atletico missing a 99th penalty and eventually being eliminated from the Champions League after the group stage.
    Dermot Corrigan, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Roasted tomatoes and halved gooseberries nestle in a pool of kefir and roasted kale oil; avocado wedges rolled in roasted seeds and nuts are separated by sorrel leaves; pea tips and tendrils garnish a stack of fried cheese dumplings.
    Garrett Snyder, Los Angeles Magazine, 18 July 2017
  • A maker of nutrition and protein bars sold at Publix, CVS, Walgreens and other stores and online outlets nationwide recalled three types of bars after hearing about nut allergy reactions.
    David J. Neal, miamiherald, 6 July 2017
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“Ding-a-ling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ding-a-ling. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.

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