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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backhands
Noun
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Htoo managed to wrestle the knife away from his attacker, but not before sustaining deep lacerations to his shoulder, neck and hands.—
Tonya Simpson,
ABC News,
24 Sep. 2025 -
If the fanbase for the book series is any indication, Mirren has a popular new franchise on her hands.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The rapper Killer Mike makes the most of his limited screen time as the no-nonsense publisher of a local tabloid that prints Lee’s more lowbrow, retaliatory material, including the mug shots and criminal histories of some goons who assaulted him.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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Rooted in bold prints, the collection explores how a single pattern can be transformed across a variety of silhouettes and styles.—
Essence,
Essence,
22 Sep. 2025
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Without proper padding and protection, your device risks scratches, dents, or worse, internal damage.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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How To Store Your Barware Properly Store your glassware upright or inverted based on your setup, but always use clean, padded or lined shelving to prevent chips and scratches.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Backhands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backhands. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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