Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for Mother Hubbards
Noun
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His models could have been downloaded from Zelda, with cargo pants that held axes and sword sheaths remade in fabric.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025 -
Gone are the Davos power sheaths and blunt business bob from her time as White House senior adviser.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In eight rolling three-hour shifts, they are tested on speed, artistry, and adaptability, producing dishes designed to impress the hosts and a lineup of guest judges.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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Every Friday morning, the weekly Fortune 500 Power Moves column tracks Fortune 500 company C-suite shifts—see the most recent edition.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And considering Maye’s 17 sacks this season — already half his total from 2024 — McDaniels had plenty of reasons to justify a conservative approach.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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One of the sacks came on a must-have third down on the Dolphins’ final possession of the game.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Mother Hubbards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Mother%20Hubbards. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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