: an ancient Hebrew unit of capacity equal to about 10¹/₂ or later 11¹/₂ bushels or 100 U.S. gallons (378 liters)
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: home run
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2025
Julien’s homer was the 13th homer allowed by Skubal this season, and the first by a left-handed hitter.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 15 Aug. 2025
Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2025
José Soriano overpowered the Dodgers for six scoreless innings on Monday night and Zach Neto homered twice as the Angels beat the Dodgers, 7-4, in the opener of the Anaheim half of this year’s Freeway Series.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Soto’s subsequent solo shot was his 30th homer of the season.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2025
Julien’s homer was the 13th homer allowed by Skubal this season, and the first by a left-handed hitter.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
Thomas continued his hot streak by homering again on Saturday.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2025
José Soriano overpowered the Dodgers for six scoreless innings on Monday night and Zach Neto homered twice as the Angels beat the Dodgers, 7-4, in the opener of the Anaheim half of this year’s Freeway Series.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
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“Homer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homer. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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