Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for starred (in)
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In both Hong Kong and Mainland China, high-yielding mega-capitalization stocks such as banks, energy, and insurance companies performed well as China’s Treasury bonds had a rare down day.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024 -
Dylan performed at benefits for CORE, sang with Seeger at a voter registration rally sponsored by the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and performed with Baez at the 1963 March on Washington.—
Grant Wong,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Many fans have interpreted Murdock – the Brave Olivine's chef – and his history with another man named Mitchell as potentially romantic.—
Oliver Brandt,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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Everybody was assigned the same script and one director interpreted it as taking place on an airplane.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
21 Dec. 2024
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That is, until Gary runs into Madison, portrayed by Adria Arjona.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Dec. 2024
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Kevin Costner portrayed the team’s coach Jim White, supplying them with confidence, determination and hope.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Green played 14 seasons in the NHL, reaching nearly 1,000 career games.—
Julian McKenzie,
The Athletic,
28 Dec. 2024
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Unlike Woodson, Hunter not only played offense but also put up gaudy statistics.—
Theo Gremminger,
The Athletic,
28 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Ultimately, the program was enacted by the legislature.—
April Rubin,
Axios,
26 Dec. 2024
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Though most states have enacted laws aimed at curbing hazing with tougher penalties or some sort of public reporting system, the rules are uneven.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Don’t open unknown email attachments and links, as even legitimate senders can pass on malicious content accidentally or as a result of being compromised or impersonated by a malicious actor.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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But at least one brand, Shure, has reported fake accounts on X and confirmed that real employees were impersonated to further the scheme.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
19 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Our nurses who acted with such courage and dedication during the pandemic.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
24 Dec. 2024
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Reese acted as a robot, basically.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Starred (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starred%20%28in%29. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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