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Recent Examples of bunt
So far he’s attempted to bunt for hits only twice.
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Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Fermín bunted two runners over, setting up a run against Alex Vesia.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
Kyle Tucker, struggling since late June, then bunted Busch to third, which left everyone in the ballpark scratching their heads, even with the wind blowing in.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
But the runner thought Grisham had been bunting with two outs for some reason, and so Wells started walking off second base.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 31 July 2025
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Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Fermín bunted two runners over, setting up a run against Alex Vesia.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
Kyle Tucker, struggling since late June, then bunted Busch to third, which left everyone in the ballpark scratching their heads, even with the wind blowing in.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
But the runner thought Grisham had been bunting with two outs for some reason, and so Wells started walking off second base.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bunt
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The Tigers tied the game in the eighth when Spencer Torkelson stroked a two-run double off reliever Matt Brash, who wound up getting the win.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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While fans and pundits stroke their chins and ponder Arsenal’s attacking alchemy, their defensive record is perhaps taken for granted.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Power outages are possible as these strong winds batter coastal areas for days.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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For more than a century, people have wondered if the city is ungovernable; with the exception of Fiorello La Guardia, who had New Deal money raining down on him, every idealistic leader who has been elected mayor has left City Hall in some way battered by it.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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Former NBCUniversal communications exec Allison Rawlings is heading to Disney Entertainment, where she’s been tapped as the new head of FX‘s publicity and communications department.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
8 Oct. 2025
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Just ahead of the holiday selling season, a new collection of Zac Posen’s GapStudio debuted at Gap stores and online, and Old Navy shared plans for its first fashion collaboration, tapping iconic American designer Anna Sui to reimagine some of the brand’s most popular styles.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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Hit the ignition button and the blade doesn't just flick on; the light extends like a real lightsaber would.—
Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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While a wagging dog’s tail might indicate excitement or friendliness, a flicking cat’s tail can signal irritation.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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Missouri Western fell to 1-5, while Nebraska-Kearney pushed its record to 5-2.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Tole’s lawsuit said Sanchez entered Tole’s truck without permission, then physically blocked and shoved Tole, who then doused Sanchez with pepper spray.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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This shows you how divisive a narrative can be when shoved down our throats through social media.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Srinivas, who often jabs the search engine giant, made an interesting point.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Winkler took Waddell behind the door he was meant to burst out from and started to jab him.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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Madison was understandably concerned, but the two started to butt heads as Joe dismissed her questions.—
Joelle Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
3 Oct. 2025
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This is an uncomfortable reality, butting up against every idea of American exceptionalism.—
Hugh Kellenberger,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Bunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bunt. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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