burkes

present tense third-person singular of burke

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burkes
Verb
  • And how a democratic society responds to its leaders can make the difference between a free society and one in which a leader increasingly suppresses the voices, rights and will of the governed.
    Karrin Vasby Anderson, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The partner who suppresses becomes less visible in the relationship.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Proposition 50 almost completely silences minority California viewpoints in Congress until January 2033 – with no chance of changing any legislative outcomes.
    Tom Campbell, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
  • This cultural divide silences companies and delays progress, while all the while AI is amplifying the threat.
    Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • That fear discourages innovation and stifles opportunity.
    Brad Rencher, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
  • In the TikTok video, Ella lies with her arms at her sides and stifles a giggle.
    Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
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“Burkes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burkes. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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