variants
or calibre
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Recent Examples of caliber
As of late Monday night, that left Trey Hendrickson, the best available edge defender all along, as the only Pro Bowl-caliber option left.
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Tua’s glory years, the 2022-25 seasons, added up to a mediocre 35-35 record, including an 0-2 mark in the playoffs as Tua and his cohorts were constantly outplayed and outcoached in games against playoff-caliber teams.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
The Flyers’ offensive schemes have been sketchy this year, so a move to a playoff-caliber roster, alongside two difference-makers, could be the key to unlocking his game.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Cuban officials say the speedboat, registered in the United States, was carrying firearms of various calibers, including 14 rifles, 11 pistols and nearly 13,000 rounds of ammunition.
—CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Tua’s glory years, the 2022-25 seasons, added up to a mediocre 35-35 record, including an 0-2 mark in the playoffs as Tua and his cohorts were constantly outplayed and outcoached in games against playoff-caliber teams.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
The Flyers’ offensive schemes have been sketchy this year, so a move to a playoff-caliber roster, alongside two difference-makers, could be the key to unlocking his game.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Cuban officials say the speedboat, registered in the United States, was carrying firearms of various calibers, including 14 rifles, 11 pistols and nearly 13,000 rounds of ammunition.
—CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caliber
Noun
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If an unexpected cost appears, slow down to compare options, then choose the path that keeps quality high and avoids future repairs.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Oil prices have surged nearly 40% since the war in Iran began, as prices have soared across the economic spectrum, reducing the likelihood of a Fed interest rate cut.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
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Of that trio, Hill, a submariner who ranked second last season in induced groundball rate (48 percent) among relievers, is likely to see immediate action.—
Johnny Flores Jr,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Caliber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caliber. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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