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Recent Examples of crate
One volunteer nearly had the male pig in a crate.
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Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 5 Oct. 2025
After a photo of Gilbert showing her inside a crate began to spread online, people reported the vendor to local law enforcement, prompting an evaluation by Warren County Animal Control.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Dodge followed the Hellcat up with the more powerful Demon, and a massive, 1000-horsepower crate engine dubbed the Hellephant.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
At the time of their release, the cougars both bolted to freedom after rescuers opened the crates’ doors, photos from the nonprofit show.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
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Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 5 Oct. 2025
After a photo of Gilbert showing her inside a crate began to spread online, people reported the vendor to local law enforcement, prompting an evaluation by Warren County Animal Control.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Dodge followed the Hellcat up with the more powerful Demon, and a massive, 1000-horsepower crate engine dubbed the Hellephant.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
At the time of their release, the cougars both bolted to freedom after rescuers opened the crates’ doors, photos from the nonprofit show.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crate
Noun
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In addition to the exploding festival stage, there’s a drunken bachelorette wreck, plus a jaw-dropping boy-with-the-red-balloon moment involving a little girl and a kite.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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The statement did not include any details on the wreck, or any potential injuries.—
Angele Latham,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There, beside the shiplike hulk of the Basilica of San Petronio—which is a work in progress, the foundation stone having been laid in 1390, and which somebody really should get around to finishing one of these days—was a vast white screen.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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Like the port-holes of a hulk, Human spiders spin and spin, Backward down their threads so thin Dropping, each a hempen bulk.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Stars could have American Airlines Center all to themselves, but the chance for a new car is much more exciting, and potentially lucrative, than a 30-year-old beater that’s paid off.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Oct. 2025
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He’s left to be the beater in the tynchal rather than represent the Frasers in the hunt, and, wow, even the way this guy bangs on that drum is depressing.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Expect lively notes of lemon zest, grapefruit, and green apple, anchored by a soft minerality that adds depth without overpowering.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
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Add fruit slices, like lemon, cucumber, or lime, to your water for a burst of flavor.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
14 Oct. 2025
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Stan would then state how urgently this jalopy was in need of cleaning, and Sandra might remark dryly how men never change.—
Colm Tóibín,
The New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2025
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Her ride is a jalopy of a propeller plane piloted by Daryl (Wahlberg), who turns out to be a Mob hit man.—
Marco della Cava,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Crate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crate. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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