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as in theory
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as in idea
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Recent Examples of hunch
Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 28 Nov. 2024
But why do the people look hunched over or moving like zombies?
—James Ward, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
Without clinical trials, physicians specializing in treating long COVID must rely on hunches to guide their clinical decisions, says Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly, the chief of research and development at the VA St Louis Healthcare System.
—Sarah Boden, NPR, 25 Nov. 2024
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Verb
Add a couple more decades to that face, throw in a cane, and have Redmayne hunch over.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 28 Nov. 2024
But why do the people look hunched over or moving like zombies?
—James Ward, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
That lack of data leaves everyone, except those willing to risk their own health on either their own hunches or those of wellness influencers, worse off.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
Without clinical trials, physicians specializing in treating long COVID must rely on hunches to guide their clinical decisions, says Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly, the chief of research and development at the VA St Louis Healthcare System.
—Sarah Boden, NPR, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunch
Verb
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But a glimpse of Simon McBurney, as Orlok’s familiar, crouched nude while performing a dark ritual in the center of the frame just brought to mind a similar shot in Eggers’s breakthrough in which a witch is seen from behind preparing flying ointment with the help of a devastating ingredient.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
22 Jan. 2025
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The phone still at his ear, Dev crouched to the floor, his head cradled in the crook of his elbow.—
Kanak Kapur,
The New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The theory dates to An Emerging Democratic Majority, an influential 2002 book by political scientists John B. Judis and Ruy Teixeira.—
Jane Hong / Made by History,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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All three men were national and international icons whose assassinations — and the theories swirling around them — became the stuff of books, movies, controversy, and the pages of history itself.—
Michael Loria,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Still, whether Hovde can get over the final hump remains a major question.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
3 Nov. 2024
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He’s gotten over the major-winning hump and quickly joined a growing list of top active players with two majors (Scheffler, Jon Rahm, Collin Morikawa, Bryson DeChambeau, Justin Thomas and Dustin Johnson).—
Hugh Kellenberger and Gabby Herzig,
The Athletic,
24 July 2024
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The Guardian Australia reported that his role had been significantly reduced in scope following the appointment of new ABC Chair Kim Williams, who removed his radio and digital responsibilities and reportedly has different ideas about documentary output.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2025
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In the end, Hilferding was a woman who lived according to her ideas and convictions.—
Marcy Thompson,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Volunteers handed out coffee and snacks to the people huddled in their cars to stay warm.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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Hillary and her top advisers were huddling on the plane, trying to figure out how to weather this one last blow.—
Ilyse Hogue,
TIME,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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My guess is Andy Reid will use Worthy on the ground multiple times in the Super Bowl.—
Kellis Robinett,
Kansas City Star,
29 Jan. 2025
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Hit reply to submit your guesses or email us at seattle@axios.com.—
Christine Clarridge,
Axios,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Also, while net job growth is still strong, that’s because companies aren’t laying off many workers.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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Making the Band was a reality show, and certain aspects were dramatized for entertainment, decisions made regarding the group were always based on maintaining professionalism, fostering growth and ensuring the groups success.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Like an adult version of the Heathers of Heathers, the trio are bound by a notion of friendship that is stronger than the truth it is based on.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
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Trump’s administration argued the move will allow officials to deport those with criminal records, but members of the CHC pushed back on this notion.—
Cheyanne M. Daniels,
The Hill,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Hunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunch. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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