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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backhands
Noun
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The trilogy fight between the two saw Shevchenko walk away from UFC 306 with the title back in her hands.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025 -
The largest ethnic group within that population is Burmese Muslims – known as Rohingya – who have been denied Burmese citizenship, faced widespread human rights abuses and, starting in 2016, genocide at the hands of the Burmese military.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Two of her most talked about looks of the evening included an out-of-this-world look by Thom Browne that appeared to be a colorful, textured pencil dress with mosaic prints and puffy sleeves.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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To make the look feel authentic, combine heritage prints with modern materials, like tweed with chrome or flannel with concrete.—
Ginger Perra,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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The same method as cleaning linoleum works for buffing scratches or scuffs out of patent leather, soft white leather, sneaker midsoles, or vinyl.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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On the flip side, scratches can be complicated to remove, and any fingerprints and hard water can leave marks on your sink.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Backhands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backhands. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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