Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surnamed
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The clip, shared by her owner, shows the golden retriever—now named Kaiko—settling into a bedroom on what was described as her very first night living indoors.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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San Diego State’s Ava Schaffel was named the Mountain West conference pitcher of the week for allowing two runs on four hits in 9 2/3 innings over two games, although the Aztecs (19-15, 4-5) lost two of three games at New Mexico.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Prediction market betting has come up in the governor’s race to succeed Newsom, who is termed out of office and cannot run again after this year.—
Lia Russell
March 27,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Aside from what might be best termed an accidental run to the 2024 Final Four, the Wolfpack has spent decades trying and failing to keep up with its Tobacco Road brethren.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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The project, dubbed Montoro Estates, would build a two-story, 9,480-square-foot house with a walkout basement, pool, spa and main- and lower-level garages on an empty lot at 2545 Ruette Nice.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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And while most of the bourbon in Kentucky is produced outside the city, downtown once housed a concentration of bourbon-adjacent businesses dubbed Whiskey Row.—
Adam Sachs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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The ship began construction in December 2020 at the NNS shipyard in Virginia and was christened — with the traditional champagne bottle smash — there on May 6, 2023.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Her keel was laid down on February 3, 1994, at the Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine, and she was christened on February 18, 1995.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
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This distinction matters for anyone holding assets denominated in either system.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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When the dollar weakens and other currencies strengthen, investments denominated in those currencies become more valuable when converted back into dollars.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Now, Rojeck has published his second book, titled Wealth -Strategies to Grow and Protect What Matters.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Last year, British electronic producer Actress and modular synthesis pioneer Suzanne Ciani performed an improvised piece titled Concrète Waves at the Barbican in London and Barcelona’s Sónar Festival.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
27 Mar. 2026
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Knowing the cause of a delay helps passengers understand if they are entitled to compensation.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
1 Apr. 2026
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Ivey and his wife, Caitlyn, were baptized in their backyard pool in June 2024.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Elizabeth was dressed in the garment as a very young princess in 1926, when she was baptized.—
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
3 Mar. 2026
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