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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrows
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In the original 1981 Raiders of the Lost Ark movie, Harrison Ford in the iconic opening scene outruns a boulder in a jungle chase sequence.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Dec. 2025 -
On the very next play, Jackson scrambles out of the pocket and outruns every defender for a 24-yard touchdown.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Oct. 2025
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The 18-year-old Englishman became the youngest ever darts world champion a year ago after beating three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2026
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Running back Greg Burrell rushes for four yards before Jackson darts up the middle for 14 yards.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Nov. 2025
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Opposition occurs when Earth, moving faster in its orbit than Jupiter, overtakes the giant planet.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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But there comes a point where the infection overtakes the body.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
17 Dec. 2025
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But the Demogorgon catches up, dragging Will into the decaying lair of Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower), looking as menacing as ever.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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After weeks of lying and searching for solace through the grief of others, her inability to move on catches up with her.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Oct. 2025
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These partnerships ensure a steady flow of job-ready professionals in high-demand fields like engineering and healthcare technology, where demand for talent far outpaces supply.—
Mary Moreland,
Fortune,
17 Jan. 2026
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But the reality for many is that for many, the need for shelter greatly outpaces its availability.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Jan. 2026
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Newsom also cited statutory increases to sick leave and family leave that outstrips many other states.—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The weak budget position outlined in that report expects that the state’s structural deficits will grow by $35 billion a year as spending growth outstrips revenue growth, the Legislative Analyst’s Office said.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Dec. 2025
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In the footage, Victoria steps out diagonally opposite of Brooklyn, her back slightly turned toward him.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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Shows a mastery of craft or taps into the sublime, feels a part of the zeitgeist, steps out of its genre, takes big risks that pay off.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
20 Jan. 2026
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Penn streaks up the court and sinks both free throws after Lee fouls the shooter.—
Zoe Collins Rath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Nov. 2025
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The formula is also waterproof, so those unpredictable winter flurries won’t cause any unsightly streaks down your cheeks.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
12 Nov. 2025
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“Arrows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrows. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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