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The Kansas City Chiefs tight end says in a new interview that Hollywood calling in the wake of his popularity explosion over the last couple years came at a price after his team came up short at the Super Bowl LIX in February.
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2025
Plus, any tax savings actions must be taken before the year ends, so a mid-year review ensures there is adequate time to execute any new tax strategies that are advantageous to your business.
—Cindy McGhee, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Iran has seen a more than 40% decrease in rainfall this year compared to the long-term average, and the Tehran Regional Water Company says dams that supply the capital are at about 21% of their capacity, according to Iran’s semi-official Mehr News Agency.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 31 July 2025
In Over-the-Rhine, there have been five homicides this year, three of which have been in the past month.
—Enquirer Staff, The Enquirer, 31 July 2025
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2025
Plus, any tax savings actions must be taken before the year ends, so a mid-year review ensures there is adequate time to execute any new tax strategies that are advantageous to your business.
—Cindy McGhee, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Iran has seen a more than 40% decrease in rainfall this year compared to the long-term average, and the Tehran Regional Water Company says dams that supply the capital are at about 21% of their capacity, according to Iran’s semi-official Mehr News Agency.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 31 July 2025
In Over-the-Rhine, there have been five homicides this year, three of which have been in the past month.
—Enquirer Staff, The Enquirer, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for year
Noun
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On a humid afternoon, a TV news anchor appears on screen to deliver the day’s headlines.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Like with any first day, students were excited, nervous, and sleepy.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
The Enquirer,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Board criticized Erik Menendez for rule violations while in prison Erik Menendez was denied parole for three years, the minimum period for reconsideration the board may grant.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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The film, Variety reported, will be playing in about 300 theaters nationwide and a wider expansion — at least for the time being — seems to be out of the cards.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Despite that moment being more of a blur, the most vivid memories Hilson has from her early days stem from her time working with Kanye West.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In office, Trump leaned on his ability to control news cycles and narratives.—
Bill Barrow,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Aug. 2025
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The phases of the moon repeat on the same calendar dates every 19 years, according to the U.S. Naval Observatory, because of the Metonic cycle.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The issue here is that Gundam is a complex and nuanced saga, which is now aging out due to the original generation that watched the first Mobile Suit Gundam getting older.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Our next mayor must invest in policies that help Black families thrive, so that the New Yorkers who’ve built this city for generations can stay here, too.—
Theodore A. Moore,
New York Daily News,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Posters of Britney Spears and other chart-topping icons from the time line his walls, while 2000s pop hits often play in the background, making the room a full sensory experience of the era.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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The Olive Garden flashed a garlic bread turned showgirl in honor of the era’s new album title.—
Misty L. Heggeness,
Time,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Year.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/year. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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