as in satiric
marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings
barbed satire on American academia
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Recent Examples of barbed
Page used barbed wire wrapped around a chair to bust MJF open and hit a Deadeye through a table.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Have Faith Haiti, with its 30-foot-tall walls, barbed wire and guard towers, looks like a prison from the outside.
—Denise Schrier Cetta, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
The release put out by the White House is on the heels of barbed posts by top aide Cheung and Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt against CNN and several other outlets.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
During the First World War, neither Axis nor Allied generals fully appreciated the devastating effects of machine guns and barbed wire.
—New Atlas, 19 Feb. 2026
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Have Faith Haiti, with its 30-foot-tall walls, barbed wire and guard towers, looks like a prison from the outside.
—Denise Schrier Cetta, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
The release put out by the White House is on the heels of barbed posts by top aide Cheung and Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt against CNN and several other outlets.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
During the First World War, neither Axis nor Allied generals fully appreciated the devastating effects of machine guns and barbed wire.
—New Atlas, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barbed
Adjective
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Among them is a memoir by Kennedy’s wife, Cheryl Hines, and a satirical book about Fauci by Robert Kennedy III.—
Tom Bartlett,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2026
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Dayle’s satirical novel follows a white flag-bearer pretending to be a Black soldier during the Civil War.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The fans gave him a sarcastic slow-clap, prompting him to wave his arms in encouragement.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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So sarcastic remarks can be ironic, but ironic remarks are not necessarily sarcastic.—
Ayana Archie,
NPR,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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What Vinegar Actually Does Vinegar is acidic, and eggshells are primarily made of calcium carbonate.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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Both thrive in well-draining, acidic soil and full sun.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In the ensuite bathroom, the dialogue between contemporary terracotta surfaces and acid green resin results in a surprisingly cozy atmosphere.—
Ludovica Stevan,
Architectural Digest,
5 Apr. 2026
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Plants like blueberries, roses, tomatoes, hydrangeas, and azaleas, in particular, are acid and nitrogen lovers.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Much like the days getting longer and the air less biting, a sure harbinger that spring is coming is the 33rd annual West Suburban Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Naperville.—
Annie Alleman,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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As the nation bonded as one over the past two weeks biting nails, screaming at wins, wincing at crashes and choking up at all the beautiful moments of Olympic competition, another group of athletes were – and still are – out honing their multi-level championship skills.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Barbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barbed. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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