Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for butted
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Your team could get bumped out by another on a hot streak.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025 -
However, as Mayfield continued walking past the sideline, Eagles safety Andrew Mukuba bumped into him as if to put him on notice about upcoming plays.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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After Patrick Mahomes engineered a 12-play, 86-yard go-ahead drive in the fourth quarter, Harrison Butker kicked the ball out of bounds on the kickoff, giving the Jaguars the ball at the 40.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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Again, Kansas City kicked it away.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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One letter submitted late Wednesday was from Gina Huynh, the Combs ex-girlfriend who previously told gossip vlogger Tasha K that Combs shoved her to the ground and dragged her by her hair in 2018.—
Jodi Guglielmi,
Rolling Stone,
2 Oct. 2025
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The agent then shoved Moses out of the elevator and towards the group of a dozen journalists and camera crews.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Former District 6 Councilwoman Raquel Castaneda Lopez pushed for the truck study, and current Councilwoman Gabriela Santiago-Romero has continued the effort.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Rihanna has also rotated Amina Muaddi python heels this year, while brands from Jimmy Choo to Adidas have pushed snakeskin capsules.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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In a post on X, Massie jabbed House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) for his lack of support over the bill.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Sep. 2025
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Frantic customers are seen watching the chaotic scene unfold and fleeing, with some tumbling to the ground after seemingly being jabbed.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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The loafers are stamped with the American Podiatric Medical Association Seal of Acceptance, which means doctors give them a thumbs up for supporting foot health.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Sep. 2025
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While well versed in Russian literature, their ways of thinking were nonetheless stamped by different standards of rigor and universalism.—
Benjamin Nathans
September 24,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Because tiny holes are poked into the soil surface, more nutrients can reach greater soil depths.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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In a 2019 post celebrating his third wedding anniversary with Miles, Minoso poked fun at his character’s romantic shortcomings.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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That meant Hufanga spent a good chunk of the offseason not just learning a new system, but getting poked and prodded by his new coaches and running mate Jones.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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Other decisions can be similarly poked and prodded.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Butted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/butted. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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