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Getty Images The first north London derby of the season is still three months away, but Arsenal have already got one over Tottenham Hotspur this season.
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Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Those who remained at the Bombers’ spring training complex — rented out by the Rays this regular season — were treated to a home run derby, as Tampa Bay starter Shane Baz surrendered back-to-back-to-back jacks to Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger and Giancarlo Stanton in the first inning.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2025
The event will include entertainment, a carnival, food vendors, a beer tent, a parade, car show, a fishing derby and more.
—Judy Pochel, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
Mbappe suffered a muscle injury this week, his club Real Madrid said on Wednesday, that has cast doubt on his participation in the weekend derby against Atletico Madrid.
—Lori Ewing, Reuters, 25 Sep. 2024
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Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Those who remained at the Bombers’ spring training complex — rented out by the Rays this regular season — were treated to a home run derby, as Tampa Bay starter Shane Baz surrendered back-to-back-to-back jacks to Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger and Giancarlo Stanton in the first inning.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2025
The event will include entertainment, a carnival, food vendors, a beer tent, a parade, car show, a fishing derby and more.
—Judy Pochel, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
Mbappe suffered a muscle injury this week, his club Real Madrid said on Wednesday, that has cast doubt on his participation in the weekend derby against Atletico Madrid.
—Lori Ewing, Reuters, 25 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for derby
Noun
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His son Steve is a competitive bowler who participates in tournaments across the country.—
Paulina Czupryna,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Aug. 2025
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Moving on to the San Diego Chargers and Los Angeles Rams, Weddle was an All-Pro on defense five straight years, a pro bowler six times and was selected to the 2010 All-Decade team.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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Howard sits in a green chair wearing a white t-shirt, a blue baseball cap, a gold chain, jeans, and sneakers.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Jessica, 45, donned a pair of aviators and an oversized red crewneck, while Johnson, 45, was seen sporting a Georgia Institute of Technology baseball cap and a blue button-down shirt over a black T-shirt.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Cenat launched the third installment of his Mafiathon series and was broadcasting live from a soapy shower while wearing a bonnet.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Linden, for example, serves lobster frites with scotch bonnet béarnaise.—
Andy Wang,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Many of the protesters had covered their faces and wore long sleeves; one wore a sombrero.—
Emily Witt,
New Yorker,
11 June 2025
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People started droping off costume accessories and dress-up requests — a sombrero for Cinco De Mayo, for example.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
30 May 2025
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Fans booed as Carter walked off slowly, the standout defensive tackle holding his helmet in his hands behind his back.—
Dan Gelston,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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As boos rained down from the Philly crowd, the former first round pick out of Georgia walked off the field, holding his helmet without a single drop of sweat on his face.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The front of the CX swings up and forward, similar to tipping a fedora hat.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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The front of the CX swings up and forward similar to tipping a fedora hat.—
Jackie Charniga,
Freep.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Some cheered the kids on with blasts from conch shells; another boater bugled tunes.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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The other boater, who was not identified by police, sustained minor injuries.—
Angelina Liu,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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The fashion magazine explained that Moretz wore a light blue dress and veil for the ceremony before changing into a white custom jacket and trousers with a cowboy hat for the reception.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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After the show, Post Malone stepped out to thank the audience, wearing a light-wash denim look himself, complete with a white cowboy hat and Luke in Barnwood + Tan boots by Lucchese.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Derby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/derby. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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