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as in coward
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as in icicle
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Recent Examples of mouse
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
The mouse portion of the new research found that Covid mRNA vaccination appeared to make the immune system more attuned to recognizing tumors as a threat by stimulating dendritic cells, a type of white blood cell.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2025
Matt Kamen, Wired News, 20 Apr. 2025
What’s more, mice need only 20 days to gestate, making for a quick turnaround from embryo to mouse pup.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Size and weight When choosing an ergonomic mouse, the size matters.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
The mouse portion of the new research found that Covid mRNA vaccination appeared to make the immune system more attuned to recognizing tumors as a threat by stimulating dendritic cells, a type of white blood cell.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
Such original approaches to mouse controls could be Nintendo's secret weapon on the Switch 2, and developers are already coming up with more inventive uses for the tech than simply bringing a cursor to console gaming.
—Matt Kamen, Wired News, 20 Apr. 2025
What’s more, mice need only 20 days to gestate, making for a quick turnaround from embryo to mouse pup.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mouse
Verb
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The woman did not stay at the hospital long, however, and shortly after checking in was able to sneak out of the facility unbeknownst to law enforcement, per the affidavit.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Don’t forget to sneak a doughnut for yourself before sharing, because the only thing spookier than a ghost is an empty Krispy Kreme dozens box!—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The crowd applauds for 13 seconds both at the intense, almost Chris Farley–esque yell itself and the absurdity of Maron’s desire to be a manly coward.—
John Roy,
Vulture,
21 Oct. 2025
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Just an utter coward folding to this embarrassing paper tiger administration.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Oct. 2025
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Like one icicle falling from an alpine crag onto an unstable snow cornice below, a small slide rapidly turns into a thundering avalanche.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
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Delicate snowflakes and icicles will catch the light for a wintry sparkle, while gingerbread ornaments add a sweet nostalgic touch.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The story’s scope is considerably wider, and along with it comes the looming dread that the truth behind the mysterious shooting that opened the film in media res might be lurking around any corner.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
28 Oct. 2025
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Much of Hierapolis’ status was derived from the geothermal forces lurking beneath its surface.—
Barry Neild,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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The iceberg measured 2,239 square miles (5,800 square kilometers) — about the size of Delaware.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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That’s where the tip of that damn iceberg comes into play.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Thick blood oozed from the crown of the man on the ground and slid like blessing oil over his eyes, nose, cheeks and chin.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Scrub to remove dirt or wax, then slice, season, and roast at 400°F until your fork easily slides through the skin.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At the film’s Cipriani afterparty, the New York Times’ Kyle Buchanan compared the Babygirl effect to what Challengers did for Josh O’Connor, who’d previously played nice guys and nebbishes.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
31 Aug. 2024
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Is the algorithm going to make the out-of-shape nebbish standup an endangered species?—
Jason Zinoman,
New York Times,
15 Nov. 2023
Verb
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Women’s Power Stride Tab Socks 3-pack Designed with training in mind, this three-pack of no-show socks boasts an interior grip that keeps them from slipping during use.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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Messi picked up the ball from his compatriot Rodrigo De Paul in midfield and burst toward the backpedaling Nashville back line before slipping the ball outside to Luis Suárez.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Mouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouse. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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