boned

Definition of bonednext
past tense of bone

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for boned
Verb
  • The singer arrived at the daytime talk show dressed in a flattering ensemble paired with one of her go-to Christian Louboutin high heels.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
  • In October 2025, Nichole brought their boys to a game and dressed them in their dad's jersey.
    Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The exterior sides of the oven, in particular, may need to be deep cleaned to remove spills and splatters that drip down the sides of the unit when cooking.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Aim to fill your washer about three-quarters full to allow room for items to move around and be cleaned effectively.
    Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • After Gobert eviscerated Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat on Tuesday for the second time in four days with a 13-point, 16-rebound destruction in Minnesota’s 122-94 victory, the Heat left Target Center humbled by one of the league’s most polarizing players.
    Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Who cares you were eviscerated at the polls and recently quit your job?
    Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 28 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • The maximum penalty for treason against the king at that time was to be hung by the neck until the edge of death, then disemboweled and torn into four pieces — while still alive.
    William Doyle, Boston Herald, 3 Dec. 2025
  • That may sound unfathomable to any non-comic reader who watched Steven Yeun's Mark Grayson get bludgeoned, maimed, and nearly disemboweled (sorry, Atom Eve) in an episode-long, cities-spanning fight with Thragg's berzerker warrior, Conquest (Jeffrey Dean Morgan).
    Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Fantasy accords bring together a variety of notes to create a scent that either can’t be found in nature or can’t be extracted from raw materials.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Goodles noodles are made from a mix of wheat flour, chickpea protein, and wheat protein, plus a whole bunch of vitamins extracted from various veggies.
    Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Jan. 2026
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“Boned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boned. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.

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