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as in jerks
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
that bastard's behavior was completely out of line
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Noun
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March 24-30 By Colin Bedell The anal region is very sensitive and some guys have been really aggressive and use their fingers in a fast motion.—
Ian Kumamoto,
Them,
25 Mar. 2025 -
Those guys are going to be great players.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Home surveillance footage showed four males, some with dark hair and others wearing masks, approaching the home from the back yard and breaking a window to gain entry, police said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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For example, prenatal supplements provide a lot more iron than males would typically need.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Notable modern-day gentlemen attendees included Joe Burrow, Reggie Bush and reality stars Joey Graziadei, Blake Horstmann, and Jason Tartick.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
refinery29.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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The Weeknd nearly ruins the weekend Ladies and gentlemen, the… weakest link of the night?—
Gerrad Hall,
EW.com,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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While bears are easily the biggest fear in some parks, a pack of hungry racoons or an inquisitive skunk aren’t to be messed with either.—
Geoffrey Morrison,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Right before arriving at our campsite, a skunk ran across the front of the car, did a handstand, and then disappeared into the scrub.—
Benji Jones,
Vox,
21 May 2025
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Rather, these heavenly beasts feast on material that orbits too close, like this unfortunate star that scientists have watched being swallowed for the last decade (the longest black-hole meal ever recorded).—
Sidney Stevens,
Treehugger,
14 Mar. 2025
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So, naturally, there is going to be interest among tourists and residents of where these nautical beasts roam, no matter how rare attacks really are.—
Kim Luciani,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Bastards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bastards. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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