Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rabbit-punching
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Senior wing Taylor Bigby has helped pick up some of the scoring load with her breakout run, but to make the Final Four, TCU will need both guards knocking down shots to alleviate the pressure that is sure to come on Miles.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026 -
Since then, rising crude prices have been knocking down stocks, with Brent international crude up 50% over the past 19 trading sessions and West Texas Intermediate crude up 40%.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Two teenagers are facing charges in connection to a Hackensack, New Jersey, stabbing that sent one of them to the hospital.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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According to Prescott, Walker appeared intent on stabbing the policeman before he was shot.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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Prosecutors argue that Duckett was a monster in disguise who abused the badge and brutally raped and killed Teresa before dumping her body in a lake.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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And companies have been dumping money into the market to try to win customers and show them how AI is useful in everyday life - in particular, for buying stuff.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the clip, shared by @whit_fashionfinds, footage from inside her living room shows her teen on hands and knees pushing clutter across the floor and underneath the couch.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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In past years, pushing issues to the next meeting had been a tool the NFL used to win the day because the May meeting allowed league personnel to lobby owners in favor of their measures, knowing coaches and general managers would not attend that next meeting.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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By generating electricity from fuel during flight and switching to a quieter electric mode when required, the system allows smaller drones to extend their operational range while minimizing noise and thermal signatures.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Mar. 2026
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That's grounded in a 600-Ah LFP battery supported by 600 watts of solar and a 2,000-W inverter switching DC current into the AC so much more useful for everyday appliances and gizmos.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2026
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Attributing the budget-slashing move to an overall decrease in enrollment caused by fluctuating demographics, restrictions on international students and skyrocketing tuition costs, the New School is becoming part of a trend across higher education.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
27 Mar. 2026
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Warsh has committed to slashing the Fed's balance sheet.—
Steve Liesman,Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Aaron Judge wasted no time clubbing his first World Baseball Classic homer.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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For Muslims, many of whom eschew alcohol, and for anyone seeking liquor-free or family-friendly social options, the cafes are hospitable hangouts and a late-night alternative to nighttime clubbing.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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Comprehensive flooring expertise Fantastic Floors offers an extensive range of flooring products including carpet, hardwood, laminate, vinyl, tile, and area rugs, all at competitive prices without compromising quality.—
Community's Choice Awards,
Florida Times-Union,
21 Mar. 2026
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Here are the flooring installers who made our list.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Rabbit-punching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rabbit-punching. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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