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Recent Examples of armpit
Greene died after accidentally shooting himself in the left armpit, according to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in New York City, per Deadline.
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Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 18 Feb. 2026
Which might explain why McGlinchey is walking straight into the witch’s armpit with a smile on his face.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
For example, placing frostbitten fingers in the armpit.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Someone else’s lengthy armpit hair is my decision to shave my pits (and legs) every single day.
—Caroline Rothstein, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
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Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 18 Feb. 2026
Which might explain why McGlinchey is walking straight into the witch’s armpit with a smile on his face.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
For example, placing frostbitten fingers in the armpit.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Someone else’s lengthy armpit hair is my decision to shave my pits (and legs) every single day.
—Caroline Rothstein, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for armpit
Noun
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Towering glass and timber doors open to reveal views all the way through to a central courtyard hosting a swimming pool with a Baja shelf and spa, a fire pit, sun lounges, an alfresco dining patio, and grassy lawns laced with olive trees and lush gardens beyond.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2026
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This particular set also comes with a fire pit table with adjustable heat controls for an enjoyable outdoor setup even on brisk spring nights.—
Melanie Fincher,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Measure out the width of your appliance, cut it to that size, and then stuff it into the gapped area to stop items from disappearing into the abyss.—
Candace Madonna,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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Darnold, still just 28, is back from the abyss and ascending.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Armpit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armpit. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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