Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for what
Interjection
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Why, oh why, do the Rangers keep throwing away almost certain victories in the final minutes of playoff games?—
FILIP BONDY,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2017
Interjection
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And, no, the focus won’t be on the Gem State’s rapid population growth.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
13 May 2026
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The bill split Republican leadership, with House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) voting no, whereas Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) and Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-MI) voted yes.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2026
Interjection
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If not, hey, everything happens that’s supposed to happen.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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Lively and Baldoni could have made a couple of sequels instead of paying lawyers, but hey, everybody has their own idea of fun.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
Interjection
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Much of the science in this story is meant to be funny, because, well, why not?—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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The column got mostly positive reactions — well, except from media outlets that are cheering on our descent into authoritarianism.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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