embarrassment

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Recent Examples of embarrassment But the results are also an embarrassment for Trump, who publicly urged Republican voters to back Schimel. Julia Manchester, The Hill, 2 Apr. 2025 The incident also cemented his age-appropriate relationship with Manda, whose affection clearly helped ease the sting of embarrassment. Judy Berman, TIME, 24 Mar. 2025 Kelly Ayotte's silence in the face of yet another national embarrassment from New Hampshire Republicans speaks volumes. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025 The question is whether District 10 sees his style as an embarrassment or a strength come election time. Lou Marin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for embarrassment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embarrassment
Noun
  • However, since the start of 2025, there has been confusion among many in college mental health about how to comply with the intentions of the federal government.
    Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
  • The bill would directly conflict with federal law, opening the door for homeowners to face confusion regarding what is permitted.
    Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Your passion must propel you forward when obstacles arise.
    Jay Ruderman, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Many beneficiaries already face obstacles getting through to the Social Security’s phone lines to make an in-person appointment and then need to drive to a field office, said Kathleen Romig, director of Social Security and disability policy at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
    Lorie Konish, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • These financial hurdles can lead to the perception that technology adoption simply isn’t worth it.
    James Lindsey, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Despite these hurdles, experts agree that digital twins represent the future of sports.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • And of course, a system that has operated in darkness for decades will feel discomfort as it is moved into the light.
    Chris Alexander, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025
  • The only Heat players unavailable on Friday were Nikola Jovic (broken right hand), Pelle Larsson (sprained right ankle), Kevin Love (personal reasons), Isaiah Stevens (right foot discomfort) and Dru Smith (left Achilles surgery).
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • In addition to the concealment charge, Mendoza-Gonzalez was charged with obstruction of justice and abuse of a corpse, police said.
    Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
  • The call resulted in the arrest of a subject for violation of the obstruction statute.
    Mark Price, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • What is new, however, is the atmosphere of unease ushered in by Donald Trump’s return to power.
    Alex Ashley, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Even when upheaval isn’t imminent within your organization, broad societal and economic shifts can create a sense of unease, as external stressors inevitably impact workplace morale.
    Michael McFall, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Its peak should come on Tuesday morning, April 22, when moonlight will pose little interference.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Jacob Fatu defeated Braun Strowman in a Last Man Standing match with no outside interference.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025

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“Embarrassment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embarrassment. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.

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