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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So, no, the Supreme Court case is not an environmental lawsuit, and Trump is not auditioning for Greenpeace.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Oh no, because every musician is unique.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
Interjection
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And hey, guess what — Guy finishes the episode by, to some degree, taking my suggestion.—
Lily Osler,
Vulture,
3 Nov. 2025
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But, hey, Aaron Judge is still really good.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Interjection
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If that is what Talamasca wants to be, well, what a blessing!—
Lily Osler,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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That seems like, well—a giant leap!—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
10 Nov. 2025
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“What.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/what. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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