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Recent Examples of bunting
Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
The play backfired because the Dodgers ran a perfect wheel play, an anachronistic maneuver in a sport in which sacrifice bunting is all but dead.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Union Jack bunting fluttered overhead.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Though the Red Sox did shoot themselves in the foot with base-running, fielding and bunting failures in Game 2, thus costing them their shot at reaching the ALDS, Game 3 was a bit more representative of the Red Sox and their weaknesses.
—Michael Hurley, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Though deBessonet’s production strips away a lot of the bunting, Ragtime has a stolid and demonstrative core and an educational tone worthy of EPCOT.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
The play backfired because the Dodgers ran a perfect wheel play, an anachronistic maneuver in a sport in which sacrifice bunting is all but dead.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Union Jack bunting fluttered overhead.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Though the Red Sox did shoot themselves in the foot with base-running, fielding and bunting failures in Game 2, thus costing them their shot at reaching the ALDS, Game 3 was a bit more representative of the Red Sox and their weaknesses.
—Michael Hurley, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bunting
Noun
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The Mariners nearly delivered him there last fall, coming closer to a pennant than ever with a seven-game ALCS loss to the Toronto Blue Jays.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Robinson Dodgers had won the National League pennant twice in his first three years.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That’s evidenced by the GOP’s skirting of the issue.—
CNN.com,
Mercury News,
3 Oct. 2025
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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
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She was later reunited with her dog, stroking him in stunned silence before being taken to the hospital.—
Danielle Bacher,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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At one point Eliot entered the TV room and found Abby with her head on Claire’s lap, Claire stroking her hair.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Bekkers and Londo are producing the film under their Two Lands Films banner, in collaboration with Hugo Martin Del Campo and Citlali Vasquez of Mexican production company Casa Ajena.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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Glen Powell is an executive producer on the franchise alongside Dan Cohen via Powell’s Barnstorm banner.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For this super laidback, windchill-ready look, Hadid wore a beanie hat over her plaits, ski goggle-like black sunglasses, and black leather gloves.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2026
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Low-tension styles are no longer just a few neat plaits.—
Donnetta Monk,
Essence,
21 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The tax pro can advise you about the various tax consequences, including the likely bills for tapping your nest egg and selling your home.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Receiver Santonio Holmes had nine catches for 131 yards — including a spectacular, toe-tapping reception in the end zone with 35 seconds remaining — and claimed the MVP award.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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McRae, 22, posted a childhood photo of herself holding a Canadian flag.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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For ships and naval stations ashore, the flags are flown at half-mast.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Bangs are having a big, bold moment thus far in 2026, and Kardashian's wispy fringe is right on trend.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Lakers could waive one of their fringe bench players, including Dalton Knecht (fully guaranteed through next season), forward/center Maxi Kleber ($11 million salary in 2025-2026) or Bronny James to make room for a free-agent acquisition.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Bunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bunting. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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