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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backhands
Noun
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Richard and Moody tried their hands at Butler-style pullup jumpers, and Hield handled the ball a tad more than Kerr would have probably liked.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026 -
Using your hands, mix until combined (don’t be gentle; mixing well will help the meatballs hold their shape when formed).—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The room beams casual charm — plants, light woods, abstract prints on the wall to add color, a communal table and a toddler-size rocking chair among a couple Eames-style loungers — and couldn’t hold many more people.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Elgin’s deal with Dowdle calls for the production of eight 32-inch-by-40-inch limited edition canvas prints; 2,000 special edition, 500-piece puzzles; and an 8-foot-by-10-foot interactive, legacy wall puzzle, according to city documents.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Blood was also around his nose and mouth, and scratches.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Beyond its polished look, the durable material is built to resist scuffs and scratches from regular wear.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Backhands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backhands. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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