Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brained
Verb
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Cars came to a screeching stop on Interstate 495 near Washington, DC, after a man stabbed four people in an attack that left a woman and a dog dead on the highway.—
Sarah Dewberry,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026 -
The victim was stabbed in the chest and back in front of the Kennedy Fried Chicken next to the Van Siclen Ave.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2026
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After striking out Bryson Stott for the inning’s first out, Webb got an assist from Chapman, who speared Edmundo Sosa’s sharp grounder and fired home for the second out.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Out of nowhere, D’Angelo speared both men through the announce table.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Yankees clubbed six home runs and every starter in the lineup had at least two hits for the first time in franchise history, sending New York to a 15-1 rout of Kansas City on Tuesday night and its 12th consecutive win over the Royals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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The Yankees clubbed six home runs and every starter in the lineup had at least two hits for the first time in franchise history, sending New York to a 15-1 rout of Kansas City on Tuesday night and its 12th consecutive win over the Royals.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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The 7-foot-4 phenom then flailed his right arm back and struck Reid in the neck.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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The Braves were a ratings hit, and when the team flailed and went up for sale, Turner’s company became its owner in 1976.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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The cave lies in central Xaisomboun province, many hours drive from the nearest cities on muddy roads that have been lashed by the rainy season.—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Rafael Devers and Chapman followed with consecutive hits before Susac lashed a two-run single to left field.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 May 2026
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Last month, as a steady, pre-rainy season wind whipped off the Atlantic Ocean, the sounds of samba, morna and jazz filled the streets.—
Ricci Shryock,
NPR,
27 May 2026
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Having whipped her own business into shape for the AI era, Sweet is better prepared to guide companies across industries through their own transformations.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
27 May 2026
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Cole was tested immediately, as speedy Rays leadoff man Chandler Simpson slashed a soft single on the game’s second pitch.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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With San Marcos second baseman Nolan Andrews crashing, Foss skipped the bunt and slashed a single to center.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Mikel Arteta’s side thrashed Leeds United 5-0 in August, Nottingham Forest 3-0 in September and Atletico Madrid 4-0 in October.—
Dean Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Last season, Lyon won the first leg at Emirates Stadium but was thrashed 4-1 in the second match en route to Arsenal winning the title for the second time.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Brained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brained. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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