boner

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for boner
Noun
  • At less visible moments, their whispers and screams change the word one artwork at a time.
    Keyaira Boone, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
  • More importantly, not only will every other part of your new CLE scream AMG, but the car cover and fuel cap will, too.
    Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Underneath her hoodie only bares her belly and some side boob action.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • For ladies blessed in the boob department, finding the best bras for large busts that fits great can be a real hassle.
    Andrea Jordan, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • But more often than not, Moore holds the center of a movie, or drags a howler over the finish line with sheer presence, or simply gives a great performance.
    Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2025
  • Either their ability to spot talent is crap or Man City have had a howler.
    Pol Ballús, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The lawyer, author and consulting firm CEO has spent more than 30 years counseling people through their biggest blunders and controversies, from former president George H. W. Bush to Fortune 500 CEOs and professional athletes.
    Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Russell Westbrook bounced back from his decisive blunder against Minnesota by scoring a season-high 30 points and adding 11 rebounds, six assists and three steals.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The riots were considered a turning point in the U.S. gay-rights movement.
    Ashley Mackin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
  • The riot forced the cancellation of the second game, which the White Sox forfeited.
    Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Along the way have arrived three fumble recoveries and three interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown.
    Oliver Thomas, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • He’s tied for the most fumbles (7), is second worst in first-down rate (18.5 percent) and 31st in third-down conversion rate (46.4 percent).
    Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • That sort of showboating elicits laughs from TV audiences, partly because today's younger shoppers are spending less on pricey goods and more on luxury experiences.
    Marco della Cava, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Sharing good laughs goes a long way to strengthening connections and relationships.
    Liz Guthridge, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Editor’s Note: Please be mindful that this transcript does not go through our standard editorial process and may contain inaccuracies and grammatical errors.
    Steve Bender, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Resource counter inaccuracies in Save the World mode.
    Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Boner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boner. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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