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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backhands
Noun
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But the other teams in the NFC South aren’t just sitting on their hands.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026 -
Video posted to social media showed passengers with their hands raised as law enforcement officers entered the cabin and removed one passenger.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Hang it on the front door for a welcoming touch, lay it flat as a centerpiece with pillar or clustered candles in the center, or incorporate it into a gallery wall among framed photos and prints.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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Large Graphic Prints In the 1950s and '60s, bold, patterned carpets—geometric designs, florals, and abstract prints—were all the rage.—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The soft, durable material protects the table underneath from hot plates, spilled drinks and scratches, while the pattern is fun and charming.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Don’t use the tablets on delicate surfaces like porcelain and ceramic because their strong chemicals can cause damage like scratches and dulling.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Backhands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backhands. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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