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Recent Examples of halyard
The flag should never be used for any kind of advertising purposes, and advertising signs should not be fastened to a flag's staff or halyard.
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John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 2 July 2024
Advertising signs should not be attached to the flag's staff or halyard (the rope used to hoist the flag).
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
The setup can be inflated or deflated as needed and reportedly eliminates the need for any complex deck equipment (winches, halyards, etc.).
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 June 2023
City lights twinkled; only the clinking of the flag’s metal halyard against the flagpole broke the silence.
—Marcus Yam, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2021
Floating in Port Hercules the other week — ensigns fluttering, halyards singing — was one of the most spectacular displays of seagoing craft ever seen: 125 superyachts with a combined value of $4.4 billion.
—Benjamin Stupplesbloomberg, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2019
And then to fall asleep to the summer sounds of the sea: a lullaby of waves lapping against rocky shores punctuated by the rhythmic tinkling of sailboat halyards.
—Walter Nicklin, Washington Post, 27 June 2019
When the rotund American commander, Gen. William Rufus Shafter, told him to take his hands off the halyard, the correspondent slugged him, or tried to (accounts vary).
—John Maxwell Hamilton, National Geographic, 16 Apr. 2019
Even before dawn the marina is loud with gulls and banging halyards and happy obscenity.
—Ben Lowy, Smithsonian, 23 May 2018
John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 2 July 2024
Advertising signs should not be attached to the flag's staff or halyard (the rope used to hoist the flag).
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
The setup can be inflated or deflated as needed and reportedly eliminates the need for any complex deck equipment (winches, halyards, etc.).
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 June 2023
City lights twinkled; only the clinking of the flag’s metal halyard against the flagpole broke the silence.
—Marcus Yam, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2021
Floating in Port Hercules the other week — ensigns fluttering, halyards singing — was one of the most spectacular displays of seagoing craft ever seen: 125 superyachts with a combined value of $4.4 billion.
—Benjamin Stupplesbloomberg, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2019
And then to fall asleep to the summer sounds of the sea: a lullaby of waves lapping against rocky shores punctuated by the rhythmic tinkling of sailboat halyards.
—Walter Nicklin, Washington Post, 27 June 2019
When the rotund American commander, Gen. William Rufus Shafter, told him to take his hands off the halyard, the correspondent slugged him, or tried to (accounts vary).
—John Maxwell Hamilton, National Geographic, 16 Apr. 2019
Even before dawn the marina is loud with gulls and banging halyards and happy obscenity.
—Ben Lowy, Smithsonian, 23 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for halyard
Noun
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Attendants muscle the tiny barge across the stream by means of a rope anchored on both sides of the river.—
John Burnett,
NPR,
23 Jan. 2025
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The hanging ropes on both sides of the shoulder straps can be used to hang small items like sunglasses or water bottles, while the clipping chest straps can be used as a trolley strap.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The most plausible scenario for such a transmitter is tethering a strong wire from a kite or weather balloon.—
Dan Goodin,
Ars Technica,
23 Jan. 2025
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Let Frosting set: Let cool completely in pan set on a wire rack until Frosting is set, about 1 hour 30 minutes.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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My Husband Was a Co-Guest of Honor at Our Baby Shower My husband has had the experience of being the only guy at our baby shower.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
21 Jan. 2025
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Sure, go get Andy Dalton, Kirk Cousins, or Jimmy G. Want a guy to look okay enough for one or two games but scuffles along for the next four or five?—
Mike DeFabo,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The Xiaomi Sound Outdoor features a lot of buttons, including three over the lanyard – Power, Bluetooth, and Link.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
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The entire knife weighs only 53 g (1.87 oz) and measures just 69 mm (2.71 in) when folded, so it's perfectly suited for adding to a keychain or attaching to your backpack, especially thanks to an oblong slot through which a metal ring or lanyard can be threaded.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
19 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Without a center-hung scoreboard to interfere, OTE installed a cable cam to fly directly over the baskets and pivot the way NBA 2k players would expect.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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While DirecTV continues to be the nation’s largest pay-TV distributor via satellite, consumers continue to drop cable TV for less expensive alternatives such as streaming.—
Brad Adgate,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The company is also rolling out a companion system that sounds an alarm and triggers lights when someone attempts to cut the cord.—
Nathan Bomey,
Axios,
16 Jan. 2025
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Plus, no cords to trip over—just pick it up, tackle the mess, and you’re done.—
Juhi Wadia,
PCMAG,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Reservations are now open for stays at Desert Rock.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
20 Jan. 2025
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Beyond free stays for kids, these hotels excel as destinations themselves, featuring kids’ clubs, activity centers, and nanny services, allowing parents some downtime.—
Jean Chen Smith,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In addition, Coen criticized the idea of attaching strings to assistance.—
WILL WEISSERT,
arkansasonline.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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Still, the federal aid should be given without strings attached.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Halyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halyard. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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