1
as in mouth
disrespectful or argumentative talk given in response to a command or request
any more cheek in this classroom and you'll get a detention
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2
as in nerve
shameless boldness
she had the cheek to blame me for the fact that she had forgotten about the staff meeting
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3
as in tail
cheeks plural
the part of the body upon which someone sits
he dropped his pants and flashed his cheeks at the opposing team
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Recent Examples of cheek
Prospective donors must be between 18 and 55 and in good health, and the process to undergo the cheek swab and fill out information for a donor registry should take less than 10 minutes.
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2025
Every member, including the youngest among them, bears these prominent marks on their cheeks.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Earlier this year, WA president Sebastian Coe announced that the organization wants to introduce a cheek swab test for all elite athletes hoping to compete in women’s events.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 25 Apr. 2025
The newest poster features both brothers, one on each side of Belly, with Jeremiah kissing her cheek to her left, and Conrad glaring at him out of jealousy on her right.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2025
Every member, including the youngest among them, bears these prominent marks on their cheeks.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Earlier this year, WA president Sebastian Coe announced that the organization wants to introduce a cheek swab test for all elite athletes hoping to compete in women’s events.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 25 Apr. 2025
The newest poster features both brothers, one on each side of Belly, with Jeremiah kissing her cheek to her left, and Conrad glaring at him out of jealousy on her right.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheek
Noun
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Word of mouth could see that number climb higher, as well as indicate that the film will have strong legs in the days ahead..—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 2025
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His words came out of his mouth and appeared to go in separate ways.—
Chris Lamb,
The Conversation,
2 May 2025
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As all 2,161 of their fans entered Fratton Park, the nerves were palpable — but there was an air of confidence.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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But the neighbor lost his nerve and instead dumped the boy with a cop.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2025
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The shark skin can be applied to an aircraft’s fuselage, wings, and tail, and could improve efficiency up to 4 percent, according to Micro Tau estimates.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
3 May 2025
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Lose a tail and stem cells in the spinal cord sync up like an orchestra, accelerating their division in unison to rebuild the missing structure.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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April 21, 2025 Regardless of one’s position on the war in Ukraine, the president has shown a stunning disrespect for a world leader, an unprecedented bow to Russia’s leader, and a complete disregard for diplomacy.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Apr. 2025
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The vice president accused Ukraine's leader of showing disrespect to the president and of insufficient gratitude to the U.S. for its help.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
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By Nicholas Lemann Among Joe Biden’s afflictions and miseries, his wormwood and gall, there are the insults (about his diminished capacities), and then there are the compliments unpaid (about his achievements).—
Ian Crouch,
The New Yorker,
29 Oct. 2024
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Our study also identified other risks, including low blood pressure, sleep problems, headaches, formation of kidney stones, and gall bladder disease and diseases associated with the bile ducts.—
Ziyad Al-Aly,
The Conversation,
22 Jan. 2025
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In a photo at the end of the reel, Shea stands in a pink shirt while Loubet, in a tuxedo, beams beside him.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Once the creatures were warmed back up, the parts of the ice layer that had not been exposed to the beam sublimated away, and the pattern was preserved on the tardigrade's surface, even after the creatures were rehydrated.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2025
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This vibrant fruity floral packs a whole lot of sass into one tiny bottle.—
Mary Honkus,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2025
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Known for her problem-solving skills, quick thinking, and a touch of sass—which often help the gang overcome challenges.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
12 Mar. 2025
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His next step will be to consistently compete against NBA stars after he is drafted as the face of a franchise in June.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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After pulling Jeffrey out of the car, Frank puts a cassette into a tape deck, smearing lipstick across his own face before singing Orbison’s song.—
Angelica Frey,
JSTOR Daily,
3 May 2025
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“Cheek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheek. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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