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as in to troll
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Recent Examples of yak
At 77, the Republican front-runner may even be slipping in the head, yakking about becoming dictator for a day, taking revenge on opponents and mimicking Hitler rhetoric.
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George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2024
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George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yak
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Jackson is no stranger to mocking Combs on social media over his legal dramas and has trolled him many times.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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San Francisco 49ers star wideout Deebo Samuel took to social media this week to vent about his lack of production, only to get trolled by X’s community notes.Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
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In other words, to blather on about how unremarkable iPhone 16 is compared to the one immediately preceding it completely misses the forest for the trees.Steven Aquino, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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But who needs to blather on when there is a brisk 90-minute set of lush ‘70s and ‘80s classics to administer?Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 27 Sep. 2024
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Ahead of the audiobook’s May 7 release, and a promotional tour that Wilson admitted is poised to put their love of chat to the ultimate test, the authors spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about all things gab.Seija Rankin, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Trump’s tendency to gab meant that minimizing his time on the witness stand was a no-brainer.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2023
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There's a smaller library of 15 sounds, ranging from the classic white noise and waves to the sound of goats bleating and a bustling café.Nena Farrell, WIRED, 7 Dec. 2024
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In one number, Swinton, who goes glossy-eyed to show the cracks in her high-fashion veneer, poses in a transparent rain slicker while bleating raw, yowling noises that blend with the despairing strings.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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He was seen jawing with head coach Tom Thibodeau and Knicks assistant Rick Brunson, Jalen’s father, during an October exhibition game.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 18 Dec. 2024
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That's how those of us of a certain age with a passing interest in the Pacers remember Benner — in TV clips of the team's longtime media relations director and its all-time great shooting guard jawing through their pregame ritual.Eric Larsen, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Nov. 2024
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Then comes an electric riff, some pattering drums, more singers.Alex Suskind, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
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For example, someone may not notice a clock ticking in the corner of the room if rain is pattering on the roof.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 6 Dec. 2016
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Another version is dotted with oily little pepperoni cups and smattered with hot honey: simple and satisfying.Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, 4 May 2023
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Lee is also now taking a smattering reps at first base as expected entering the spring.Michael Shapiro, Chron, 17 Mar. 2023
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The bride learned of this change of plans ahead of the first look and immediately asked for a walkie-talkie to chat with Alex.Shelby Wax, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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The two continued their playful competition, tossing darts and chatting more about the Earthshot Prize and its vision.Erin Hill, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Yak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yak. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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