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bunting

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verb

present participle of bunt

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of bunting
Noun
Glue on textural embellishments, such as felt flowers, berry branches, and a burlap bunting, that welcome the season. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025 There would be pastels and bunting. Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025 Thomas Niehaus, 52, is accused of specifically targeting flags and bunting related to the LGBTQ+ community. David Ferrara, The Enquirer, 11 Aug. 2025 Create an eye-catching display with this classic bunting. Jené Luciani Sena , Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 26 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for bunting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bunting
Noun
  • The first year was special for the Diamondbacks, who won a surprise pennant.
    Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
  • This year, the Blue Jays earned a close divisional win over the Yankees before taking the American League pennant and earning the chance to face the Dodgers.
    Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • That’s evidenced by the GOP’s skirting of the issue.
    CNN.com, Mercury News, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The Dominator 3, at its base a Ford F-350, features an armored shell and skirting designed to keep winds from lifting the vehicle; strong windows, equipment for tracking weather data and a hydraulic spike system used to anchor the vehicle to the ground.
    Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • One game, especially one so dominated by the defense, certainly isn’t enough to decide whether this is even an issue, but noted QB whisperer O’Connell has to be stroking his chin.
    John Shipley, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2025
  • But Ethan’s out there getting loose and stroking it.
    Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • On an evening which began with the celebration of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s title victory – with players receiving their championship rings and a banner being raised to the rafters of Paycom Center – fans were treated to two exciting games.
    Ben Morse, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
  • An Overland Park church’s message of inclusivity and love towards members of the LGBTQ+ community in the form of an outdoor banner has been repeatedly torn down, ripped apart and stolen from its property for years, a church leader says.
    PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The perfectly imperfect artsy-meets-preppy plait was secured with elastics at both the base and the ends, because who has time to do the whole hair-wrapping thing?
    Marci Robin, Allure, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The look became a real-life flower crown in an adorable way, with fresh white flowers tucked into the plait.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 21 July 2025
Verb
  • Its anticipated explosion in strength from tapping into that energy is something that’s happening more often as the world warms due to fossil fuel pollution.
    Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
  • By tapping into multiple travel and entertainment categories, Wyndham is clearly aiming to position Wyndham Rewards Insider as a one-stop shop for savings—one that could theoretically pay for itself in a single booking.
    Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Mbappe’s personal battle with the linesman’s flag.
    Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Noting how a rainbow flag, pink bow and a red bow are signs of LGBTQ rights, breast cancer awareness, and HIV/AIDS, respectively, Norton said there is no symbol that is associated with mental health awareness.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • As for her glam, Lawrence’s blond-brunette hair was tossed up into a messy chignon, with fringe and wisps of hair to frame her face.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
  • At the New York City event, Bella, 29, appeared in a lace lingerie look decked out with silver fringe.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025

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“Bunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bunting. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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