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Recent Examples of bray
Brian Melley and Pan Pylas The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
The pack animals fiercely defend their flocks by braying, kicking wildly and charging, teeth bared, at potential predators.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 21 June 2024
To counter their own illiberal nationalists and braying chauvinists, Americans should start by practicing the sober self-awareness that Fulbright claimed was critical to living intelligently in the world.
—Charles King, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2021
Would that more institutions took that stand, instead of capitulating to a dishonest, braying mob.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
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Verb
There was no braying and shouting that often marks debates in the House of Commons and speeches were considered respectfully and heard in silence.
—Brian Melley and Pan Pylas The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
The pack animals fiercely defend their flocks by braying, kicking wildly and charging, teeth bared, at potential predators.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 21 June 2024
To counter their own illiberal nationalists and braying chauvinists, Americans should start by practicing the sober self-awareness that Fulbright claimed was critical to living intelligently in the world.
—Charles King, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2021
Would that more institutions took that stand, instead of capitulating to a dishonest, braying mob.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bray
Verb
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Just grinding that long, and then to finally get back.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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The place is a hit, though amid the music and revelry and sweaty bumping and grinding, Smoke and Stack have their hands full, making sure, for instance, that their patrons don’t try to pay for their drinks with wooden nickels.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Moments later, the bear rushes in, bites the fawn in the back, and violently shakes it as the fawn lets out piercing bleats.—
Alice Jones Webb,
Outdoor Life,
17 Apr. 2025
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Goats in real life are smart, sensitive social creatures who communicate through bleats and body language.—
Michael Freeman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Russia pounded Kyiv in an hourslong barrage Thursday, killing at least 12 people and injuring 87 in its deadliest assault on the Ukrainian capital since July.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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For those interested in exploring opportunities in the legal cannabis space, pounding the pavement can be a heady process.—
Iris Dorbian,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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His grandson toddled over, climbed into his lap, accepted a kiss with a screech of delight, and scooted off again.—
Ben Ehrenreich,
Harpers Magazine,
26 Mar. 2025
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One-take monologues are sliced in half, plot twists pause mid-gasp, and a car chase sequence screeches to a halt.—
Viren Naidu,
IndieWire,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But their eggs and hatchlings can get crushed by tractors; they’re also being eaten by foxes, crows and sheep.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Apr. 2025
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Between takes, Kish crushed Culver’s ButterBurgers, she and Simmons spooned custard at Kopp’s and Leon’s, and the crew detoured to Serbian staple Three Brothers, Vientiane Noodle Shop, and The Elegant Farmer.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In looking at data over 1995 to 2024, the 60/40 portfolio beat cash on a one-month basis roughly 65% of the time, Manley said.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-6 on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Wrigley Field to take the season series between the teams.—
John J. Kim,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The show is thrilling as a sensory experience, humming with sinister percussive beats and the occasional muffled animal squawk in the distance.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2025
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The young seals’ vocalizations are variable, sometimes shorter, other times longer, sometimes a warble, sometimes a wail, other times a squawk or monkey-like screeching.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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At this point, Beatlemania was officially gaining steam in America and cheering fans were a constant; the press nicknamed the hotel ‘Beatle Central,’ as fans milled about the grounds and wrote the band messages in the sand below their balconies.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
18 Apr. 2025
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Since then, other brands have created similar flaked cereal products made with milled corn.12 While corn is not a gluten-containing grain, cornflakes often contain barley malt, which adds to the cereal's sweetness and flavor.13112 10.—
Lauren O'Connor, MS, RDN,
Health,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Bray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bray. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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