bastards

plural of bastard

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bastards
Noun
  • After Game 4, jerks were throwing things at Victor Wembanyama.
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
  • Something from this article might put me on some Ben Shapiro list, where a bunch of jerks literally will just call me ‘f****t’ or worse on my social media.
    William Earl, Variety, 10 June 2026
Noun
  • Look at how powerful Clayton and the front office have handled the pitching staff as guys go up and down.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
  • Great casting can make a show that much more revealing, and the guys walking it can help sell the fantasy on offer.
    Max Berlinger, Vogue, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • Hang out with sheep, meet magicians and clowns and explore the amusement park.
    Cole Premo, CBS News, 29 June 2026
  • The only leaders more buffoonish and lethal than the fairground hucksters elected in our failing democracies are the omnipotent clowns of tyranny.
    Simon Sebag Montefiore, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
Noun
  • The birds — a female named Långet, and two males named Mames and Sindålu — made their home on the island with the six other birds in September 2024, marking the first time since 1988 that Guam kingfishers have lived in the wild.
    Finch Walker, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • California is one of 23 states in the country that don't have laws to protect women's sports, and since 2014, has had a law in place to protect the rights of males to compete against females.
    Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Small, nervous dogs will feel safe and comfy in this furry donut bed.
    Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • With roughly 6 1/2 minutes left, Chestnut had devoured 32 dogs to Gray’s 10, according to live unofficial results on ESPN.
    Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • The annual event comes with a strict dress code, including morning suits for gentlemen and certain styles of dress for ladies, while the array of memorable hats on display has become a standout moment.
    Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
  • These gentlemen host pre-dinner festivities, singles dinner tables, and partner with singles at dance classes (usually Latin ballroom) and for evening dancing.
    Janice Wald Henderson, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • Rabies is often found in bats, raccoons, skunks, and foxes, but any mammal can be infected.
    Kelli Arseneau, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Deterring skunks comes down to removing hiding spots and food sources.
    Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Mariana is not pleased to hear this, and he's got some rough-looking dudes with him.
    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Even big dudes who've won Super Bowls can't help being little brothers.
    Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
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“Bastards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bastards. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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