derby

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Recent Examples of derby There’s also Pittsburgh’s Oneil Cruz, whom Chisholm named as one of the top derby threats. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 July 2025 The derby league, called The Chicago Knockouts, is growing alongside the Brewery and has also found a few potential new spaces, Jaffary said. Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025 The 31-year-old DH, who said watching the derby was a highlight of his summers growing up, took a three-minute round before Wednesday’s game and is planning to take a full practice round with his pitcher of choice on Saturday. Sean Campbell july 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025 His final goal for the club was the winner over Everton in the Merseyside derby on April 2. James Pearce, New York Times, 11 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for derby
Recent Examples of Synonyms for derby
Noun
  • Archer had a wicket with the third ball of his Test comeback and England finally had a bowler again with extra pace and that all-important X-factor.
    Paul Newman, New York Times, 11 July 2025
  • Many lottery players need to scratch off the entirety of their lottery ticket to reveal their big win, but a bowler from Missouri made quick work with her recent prize.
    Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2025
Noun
  • Cricket sweaters, patchwork blanket, and distressed baseball caps.
    James Powel, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025
  • Jacob Elordi wore a Left Bank Books baseball cap during a shoot for GQ.
    Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 30 July 2025
Noun
  • Alvin’s Island Made—Hot Pepper Hot Sauce: Made from fruity Scotch bonnet peppers, this small-batch Caribbean-style sauce packs the heat and flavor.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
  • Mamdani win sends Dem shockwaves Shake Shack’s Dubai chocolate shake 🎤️ NATO SUMMIT The bee in Trump’s bonnet: The White House has spent today disputing several news outlets’ reporting that the U.S. strikes against Iran did not decimate the country’s nuclear program.
    Cate Martel, The Hill, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Many of the protesters had covered their faces and wore long sleeves; one wore a sombrero.
    Emily Witt, New Yorker, 11 June 2025
Noun
  • Players warming up without certain pads or helmets.
    Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 19 July 2025
  • The resort will arrange for the purchase of the scooter via Vespa LA and can arrange shipping it home along with two helmets.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Noun
  • Joe Loya stepped into a San Diego bank just before closing with his fedora pulled low, his trench coat brushing his pants and his eyes hidden behind dark sunglasses.
    Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 26 July 2025
  • Instead, Jordan’s CGI Winklevoss stunt is distinguishable only by having one mean brother in a blue cap and a meaner brother in a red fedora.
    Armond White, National Review, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Two boaters reported missing were found dead after their vessel was found capsized on a breakwater in a Connecticut harbor, the U.S. Coast Guard reported.
    Don Sweeney, Miami Herald, 13 July 2025
  • Authorities are advising boaters using the lake to use caution.
    Theresa Clift July 12, Sacbee.com, 12 July 2025
Noun
  • In the sweet clip, Kelly, born Colson Baker, could be seen wearing a white cowboy hat, while his daughter matched in a pink sparkly cowboy hat.
    Hannah Sacks, People.com, 25 July 2025
  • The car was left with a cowboy hat on the hood, Thompson said.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 16 July 2025

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“Derby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/derby. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.

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