as in peninsula
an area of land that juts out into a body of water
at the northeast end of the island is a long spit whose terminal is crowned by a towering lighthouse
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as in replica
something or someone that strongly resembles another
the spit and image of his father
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as in saliva
the fluid that is secreted into the mouth by certain glands
so dry that he felt as if he had no spit left in his mouth
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as in to stab
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
according to the propaganda put out by the war ministry, enemy soldiers were spitting innocent babies on bayonets
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Recent Examples of spit
Brad Walrond, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2024
Near a spit named for a president's grace, This park holds historic roots in place.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
At the time, an early stint on Barney & Friends had led to a leading role on Wizards, which sucked her into the Disney machine and, later, spit her out a chart-topping superstar.
—Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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Noun
We were chosen hearts sweated like rain, smiles crackling their fire spit across
our language barrier.
—Brad Walrond, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2024
Near a spit named for a president's grace, This park holds historic roots in place.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
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Two unidentified staff members were offered a plea deal for their charge of official oppression after slamming a child’s head into a brick pillar and spitting on him as he was dragged away to solitary confinement.
—Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
At the time, an early stint on Barney & Friends had led to a leading role on Wizards, which sucked her into the Disney machine and, later, spit her out a chart-topping superstar.
—Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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The episode was recorded in November at the North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women, where Mangum is serving time after being convicted of second-degree murder for stabbing her boyfriend in April 2011.Jenna West, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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The crook stabbed 32-year-old Aurelio Mendez in the chest at Fordham Fruit and Vegetables on Creston Ave.Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Hozier has spent his entire career as a road warrior, gradually leveling up in terms of venue size — and earning lifelong fans with his live combination of low-key charisma and soaring singalongs, elevated by his piercing baritone — but making sure not to skip steps, or markets.Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 12 Dec. 2024
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Singer Rob Halford screamed for vengeance with piercing luster while the unassailable tandem of Ian Hill and Scott Travis manufactured rhythmic foundations rooted in the pounding roar of the steel factories that once dominated the band’s Birmingham, England, hometown.Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 12 Dec. 2024
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Ramirez rarely used the same weapon and picked his victims seemingly at random, even choosing to leave some of them alive.Emily Blackwood, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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New York is currently slotted to pick second as the other team with only two wins this season.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The blast killed 18 sailors and punctured the hull.Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Officers gave chase and used a device similar to a spike strip to puncture the tires of the cars, but the drivers continued onto northbound Highway 101, police said.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Snagging a deal on Woot is about being quick, as these deals don't stick for long, disappearing as soon as stock runs out (which is usually pretty quick).Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 12 Dec. 2024
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This one is on sale for $12 for a pack of two and is simple to set up: just stick it in the path of the door at your next hotel or Airbnb and turn it on.Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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Paul jabbed his way to a unanimous victory, cementing his legacy in the boxing world.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Residents crowded over hot dogs and burgers while jabbing one another with jokes and stories.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 25 Nov. 2024
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In stressful, crowded environments, turkeys can be aggressive and peck one another, and even commit cannibalism.Kenny Torrella, Vox, 26 Nov. 2024
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The prospect of these two sisters pecking away at each other, but in a slightly different way than before, is the most thrilling thing this show can fathom.Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 17 July 2024
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“Spit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spit. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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