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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ferreting
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Speaking about the tumultuous relationship on a 2024 episode of SiriusXM's This Life of Mine with James Corden, Miller reflected on the boiling point between the scandalous affair and the chaos of the paparazzi and tabloids hounding them.
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Members of the media followed the family constantly, hounding them for quotes.
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Stuck with no way out, and the Hexts’ head of security Jon (Lee Jae-yoon) dogging her steps, Cola hid the drive in an empty vodka bottle before she was forced down to the engine room to be held captive.
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No bins or baskets, just raw-dogging it up there (for lack of a better phrase).
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Newer and smaller founders hawking beef jerky, pita chips and hydration beverages credited AI for fueling their growth and getting them into the same show as bigger brands like Stonewall Kitchen and Bonne Maman.
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Note the poster of the defector Mikhail Baryshnikov hawking Crime and Punishment.
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Huge parts Europe have been suffocating under a stubborn heat dome parked over the continent, trapping hot air and leading to extreme and dangerous heat and humidity.
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Flights from Miami to Venezuela have been canceled after twin earthquakes rocked the country, collapsing buildings, and killing or trapping hundreds of people.
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First baseman Michael Busch finished the play by reaching out and snaring Hoerner’s dazzling throw to complete the highlight and nab the speedy Salazar for the out.
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Pickens was even more dominant, snaring nine balls for 144 yards and a score.
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On the top floor, there were wooden beams and skylights capturing the sunset.
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Democratic votes split for governor In a candidate field that saw far more competition for Democrats than Republicans, GOP candidate Hilton was the single most popular governor candidate in the county, capturing about 30% of the vote.
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Trump is pursuing his election changes through Congress, too.
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The parts of the declaration worth knowing about are the soaring sentences in the opening paragraphs about self-evident truths, pursuing happiness and all men being created equal.
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Compounding concerns, California officials say the Department of Transportation is dragging its feet.
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One small habit that has helped me tremendously is dragging important emails directly into my calendar.
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“Ferreting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ferreting. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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