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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expectorates
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Final Fantasy Tactics spits on that idea, and proudly declares that fighting inequality is, in fact, what society is supposed to do.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
24 Sep. 2025 -
Conquistadores used their swords as spits to roast babies as their mothers watched.—
Greg Grandin
September 23,
Literary Hub,
23 Sep. 2025
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Garlic Parmesan has long been a go-to seasoning for wings, breadsticks, and pasta, which is why your mouth probably waters at the mention of it.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
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For the last five-plus years, killer whales have been ramming – and in some cases sinking – expensive yachts, sailboats and fishing boats in the crystalline waters off the coasts of Spain, Portugal, France and Morocco.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Expectorates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expectorates. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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