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Recent Examples of bunting
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
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
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Noun
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bunting
Noun
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The Yankees ended up third at the home gate, trailing little San Diego despite coming off a pennant-winning seasons.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Chicago hasn’t made the postseason since 2021 and hasn’t been in contention to win the American League pennant since winning the World Series in 2005.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
21 Dec. 2025
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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In the black-and-white video, MGK could be seen holding his baby daughter's hand, stroking her fingers.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
25 Nov. 2025
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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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Participants filled the streets in the area — some holding candles or anti-ICE banners, others tying flowers to nearby street poles.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
8 Jan. 2026
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To generate the report, Dunnhumby analyzed customer and financial data for the 81 largest supermarket, discount, superstore, club and online banners in the nation, including perceptions of retailers' value.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Jan. 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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But, one quick fix is unscrewing it and tapping the lotion into your hand.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Paramount is a much smaller company than WBD, which expressed concern at the large amount of debt Paramount is tapping to finance the deal.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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On Wednesday, numerous commemorations and tributes occurred in the devastated communities and throughout the city and county of Los Angeles —including flags flying at half-staff at City Hall, county buildings and at all state buildings.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The mission was to show the flag, explore commercial opportunities – including routes to supply gold-mining operations – and display a little firepower.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As temperatures bottom out and ice fringes the shore, a certain peace takes over.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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Mirren’s silvery hair was styled in a blunt bob with wisps of fringe to frame her face.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Bunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bunting. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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