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Recent Examples of broomstick
Students described being held down and having teammates rub their genitals on their faces, being groped in locker rooms, and in some cases penetrated with a broomstick.
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Hannah Dreyfus, AZCentral.com, 31 Aug. 2025
At first, she was puzzled at what could've left behind holes deep enough to stick a broomstick down — then a lightbulb switched on for her.
—Logan Holland, People.com, 28 July 2025
Busy uncovering items from insects to broomsticks, people on the subreddit are always ready for a challenge, and when the wooden thrift store item was shared, things were no different.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
Owning the latest and best broomstick increases Harry’s popularity—an eager group of students gathers to ogle and touch the Firebolt—and enables further Quidditch victories, but he is never criticized for his obsession with brooms.
—Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
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Hannah Dreyfus, AZCentral.com, 31 Aug. 2025
At first, she was puzzled at what could've left behind holes deep enough to stick a broomstick down — then a lightbulb switched on for her.
—Logan Holland, People.com, 28 July 2025
Busy uncovering items from insects to broomsticks, people on the subreddit are always ready for a challenge, and when the wooden thrift store item was shared, things were no different.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
Owning the latest and best broomstick increases Harry’s popularity—an eager group of students gathers to ogle and touch the Firebolt—and enables further Quidditch victories, but he is never criticized for his obsession with brooms.
—Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for broomstick
Noun
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Gerber dressed up in a Spring 2026 Givenchy lace gown with a sheer top, while Pullman opted for a suit and bow-tie.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Gingham Bow Ornament Unlike most ornaments, this bow ornament isn’t just made to hang from your tree.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This brand-new toy lets kids play with 32 jumbo-sized felt pieces that stick onto the board with hook-and-loop material.—
Clint Davis,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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The tennis ball demonstration encapsulates this philosophy, while showing not a pre-programmed set of movements, but a closed-loop perception-action system that interprets its surroundings and acts accordingly.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The convenient kit comes with floor and roofing materials, plus nails, screws, handles, door locks, and fixings, which means less time wasted running to the hardware store.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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The push-button flip top is super satisfying and convenient with one hand, and the leakproof handle makes transport easy and fret-free.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In an increasingly crowded sports month, the lighthearted newcomer will help baseball keep its grip on the public consciousness.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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New data showed manufacturing contracted this month, but less than expected, a hopeful indication that authorities may be coming to grips with industrial overcapacity.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Table arrangements by florist Milli Proust drew inspiration from the Persian haft-sin, incorporating elements like hyacinths, wheatgrass, and candles.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
19 Nov. 2024
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Before Nowruz begins, many families will arrange a table with seven symbolic items, known as haft-sin.—
Noor Adatia,
Dallas News,
19 Mar. 2023
Noun
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To remedy this recall, dealers will inspect the steering column and repair or replace its upper shaft free of charge.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Curly hair is often drier than types 1 and 2 because oils cannot travel as easily down a curly hair shaft.—
Maggie Donahue,
Health,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Its body style is fundamentally sound, with a centered viewfinder, deep handgrip, and ample controls.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 July 2025
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Examples include planks, wall sits, and squeezing a handgrip.—
Alexandria Nyembwe,
Health,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Fire dances off the hilt of the katana in her hand.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
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But the sound effects from the hilt and the light effects from the blade are truly impressive.—
Alexander Cox,
Space.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Broomstick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broomstick. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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