Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bunted
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Pope Francis also pushed Biden, who is Catholic and spoke to the pontiff last week, to prevent the executions.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024 -
Older Americans — who’ve worked hard all our lives — shouldn’t be pushed out onto the streets, forced to go without sufficient food or health care due to unfortunate circumstances.—
Sherlea Dony,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Given his lower cross volume, last season’s most common crossing pass cluster has been bumped down the list, with Liverpool’s No 66 more likely to engage in sideways or backwards passes as part of his distribution diet.—
Mark Carey,
The Athletic,
22 Dec. 2024
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After the Detroit Pistons got a bucket in the third quarter, Paul Reed bumped into Jordan Clarkson of the Utah Jazz.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
20 Dec. 2024
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According to the affidavit, Early hit Godfrey in the face with his knee and Godfrey fell unconscious, then Early kicked and stomped on him.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Mar. 2025
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After the batteries broke from the sock, Creech kicked Jensen in the throat and head.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The clip poked fun at photos from the couple's recent cover shoot for Interview magazine.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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The muzzle of a hunting rifle poked out from the back seat, and a water bottle on the front console was filled with the brown swill of chewing tobacco.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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That’s not a criticism, because the streets of prewar Jewish Eastern Europe also jostled and overflowed; Grade’s prose mimetically reproduces the way Jews thronged in their tight quarters.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2025
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One demonstrator jostled with a puppet whose name-tag identified it as Barnard President Laura Rosenbury.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Use a volcanic-rock molcajete or mortar and pestle to smash the fruit and serve, perhaps with a pinch of cilantro chopped on top.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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Wayward rhizomes that pop up as new plants can be hoed or chopped.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Bunted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bunted. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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