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as in to hide
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible
students at the private school were once routinely birched for violating the rules
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as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
always a stern disciplinarian, our father birched anyone who talked back
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Recent Examples of birch
New Atlas, 15 Nov. 2025
Because profilin is similar to a protein found in birch pollen, people allergic to birch pollen may also react to celery.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 14 Nov. 2025
Outside Online, 17 Dec. 2025
Peiduo 2-Foot Birch Trees with LED Lights Not one, but two decorative birch trees will add warm light and a festive ambience to your table, mantle, or bookshelf instantly.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 7 Dec. 2025
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Verb
The fungus and wood fiber combination was applied in thin coats on the surfaces of two types of paper, denim, polyester felt and birch wood veneer, and left in an oven to dry for a day.
—New Atlas, 15 Nov. 2025
Because profilin is similar to a protein found in birch pollen, people allergic to birch pollen may also react to celery.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 14 Nov. 2025
Noun
They're called resin birch or dwarf birch.
—Outside Online, 17 Dec. 2025
Peiduo 2-Foot Birch Trees with LED Lights Not one, but two decorative birch trees will add warm light and a festive ambience to your table, mantle, or bookshelf instantly.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 7 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for birch
Verb
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When washed with ethanol, the hydrogel appeared transparent, hiding the image entirely.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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The movie’s opening scene is a tense interrogation by Landa of a farmer who is hiding a Jewish family under the floorboards.—
William Earl,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2026
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Mitch West, meanwhile, was licking his wounds on Monday night, when snow still hadn’t touched down in his region of South Carolina.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
28 Jan. 2026
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England’s Test team are still licking their wounds after their humbling Down Under.—
Sam Dalling,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Texas location will smoke the meats in the classic Hill Country way with oak, pecan or hickory chips.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Texas location will smoke the meats in the classic Hill Country way with oak, pecan or hickory chips.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Jan. 2026
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From formal opera gloves to leather driving gloves, like a pencil skirt, gloves are also a beloved vintage style that can instantly give your ensemble Old Hollywood flair.—
Morgan Evans,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
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From penny loafers and tassel loafers to leather and suede variations, there are so many different iterations of the tried-and-true shoe that can fit seamlessly into your closet, no matter your personal style.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
31 Dec. 2025
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The president has lashed out at current Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over the Fed's slow-and-steady approach to interest rate cuts over the last year.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Tony Khan’s History Of Online Controversies On New Year’s Eve in 2021, Tony Khan lashed out on Twitter at former AEW star Big Swole for her complaints about AEW’s lack of diversity.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The set features stable legs and armrests made of a durable steel frame and handwoven rattan that’s all-weather and easy to clean.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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The modern plantation-style decor—lots of warm earthy colors and a touch of rattan—suitably echo the languid tropical surrounds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The wind and waves whipped around us.—
Richard Greenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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According to initial police reports, the man sitting in the driver’s seat was pistol whipped and robbed of his wallet that contained cash and other personal items.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Getting ahead and staying ahead The key, for all of the Rockies pitchers, said, is to pound the zone, get ahead in the count and finish the job.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2026
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Court documents say when the officers tried to leave, Catlett pounded on the hood and kicked the side door of their car.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Birch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birch. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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