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Recent Examples of bulldozing
Phil Hay, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
If it’s ultimately built, the massive project would require bulldozing dozens of acres of woodlands and could theoretically drive up the town’s population by 10%.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
The running back became an instant fan favorite last season, scoring seven touchdowns in as many games while showing off his bulldozing abilities before a gruesome ankle injury cut his season short.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
While the Avs were bulldozing their way to a historic 31-2-7 start, the only teams within 15 points of Colorado were Minnesota and Dallas.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
Aryna Sabalenka shoved aside a mountain of subplots and turned an enticing matchup against Naomi Osaka into a routine victory Tuesday at the BNP Paribas Open, bulldozing her way through her fellow four-time Grand Slam champion with a 6-2, 6-4 win.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
The Lancers moved to Division 1 after bulldozing through Division 2, and hired a new coach in Mark Garrity right before the start of the season.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
There are certainly ways to mitigate some of their negative attributes without bulldozing them.
—Brian Barth, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
The ones that wait will rent these tools from the same technology companies already controlling their distribution and often bulldozing their IP.
—Matthew Henick, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
Their bulldozing run up through non-League and the EFL deserves respect, but they’re not held together by a rubber band.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
Stand your ground without bulldozing the people who love you.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
If it’s ultimately built, the massive project would require bulldozing dozens of acres of woodlands and could theoretically drive up the town’s population by 10%.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
The running back became an instant fan favorite last season, scoring seven touchdowns in as many games while showing off his bulldozing abilities before a gruesome ankle injury cut his season short.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
While the Avs were bulldozing their way to a historic 31-2-7 start, the only teams within 15 points of Colorado were Minnesota and Dallas.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
Aryna Sabalenka shoved aside a mountain of subplots and turned an enticing matchup against Naomi Osaka into a routine victory Tuesday at the BNP Paribas Open, bulldozing her way through her fellow four-time Grand Slam champion with a 6-2, 6-4 win.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
The Lancers moved to Division 1 after bulldozing through Division 2, and hired a new coach in Mark Garrity right before the start of the season.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
There are certainly ways to mitigate some of their negative attributes without bulldozing them.
—Brian Barth, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
The ones that wait will rent these tools from the same technology companies already controlling their distribution and often bulldozing their IP.
—Matthew Henick, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulldozing
Noun
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The No Place for Hate initiative, which discourages bullying, celebrates diversity and teaches students how to treat others well.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Doxxing is just a form of stupid bullying, not free speech.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Iran’s effective closure of the strait, through which a fifth of global oil transits in peacetime, has sent oil prices skyrocketing, pushing up the cost of gasoline, food and other basic goods far beyond the Middle East.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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All those metrics are quickly met in the Ultra Fit class, but vigorous activity comes in many forms, each pushing the body to its limit in a short span of time.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While some online say their attire looks intimidating, people who have worked with them personally say otherwise.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Manufacturers typically design steering wheel locks to look intimidating to thieves.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Higher oil prices have sharply increased operating expenses for shipping firms, squeezing margins and forcing governments, including Hong Kong, to step in with temporary support.—
Lee Ying Shan,Emily Tan,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, China has rapidly expanded capacity in its drive to become more self-sufficient, contributing to a global glut of product and squeezing European companies.—
Marilen Martin,
Bloomberg,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And with it almost out in the world, that’s scaring him a little bit.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2026
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During the first phase, last spring, before DHS got the infusion of new money, Noem led a shock-and-awe campaign aimed mostly at scaring people into leaving.—
Nick Miroff,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Though Kazakhs speaking out against China’s policies in Xinjiang have long faced pressure, advocacy groups say this is the first time such a large group of Xinjiang activists has been imprisoned in the country.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The ulcers are caused by prolonged pressure, often while patients are unable to move in a hospital bed.—
Monique John,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The lawyers also argue that Combs' sentence was too harsh, saying the trial judge wrongly based it in part on a conclusion that the crimes involved fraud and coercion and that Combs was a leader or organizer of criminal activity.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Through favors and coercion, both couples vie for the approval of the elitist club’s billionaire owner, Chairwoman Park (Youn Yuh Jung), who struggles to manage her own scandal involving her second husband, Doctor Kim (Song Kang Ho).—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Following mounting pressure from Russian law enforcement and escalating political intimidation, Allakhverdiyeva ultimately fled to Berlin.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Tramell McHenry, 18, is charged with murder, auto theft and intimidation.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Bulldozing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulldozing. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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