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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cat-o'-nine-tails
Noun
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In the entryway leading into the jail, guards put him in a restraint chair and fastened the straps, the complaint says.—
Julia Marnin,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2025 -
Enter this stylish one-piece featuring a functional one-shoulder silhouette, complete with an adjustable, detachable strap for customizable support or a strapless look.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Other culprits include birch, ash, elm and juniper.—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2025
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Downstairs, where there are full-wall windows with views of the forest and a pervasive aroma of burning birch wood, the courses arrive at an energetic pace.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Autumn is my favorite season in Cuyahoga Valley, as the oaks, hickories, and maples explode with fall colors.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
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Tennessee is a beautiful state, especially in the fall, when tulip poplars, sugar maples and hickory trees turn bright red, gold and copper, making the drive as joyful as the destination.—
Colleen Creamer,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This was not a good crop of quarterbacks, and next year’s is, meaning Ewers’ stock probably wouldn’t get higher.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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But, not every talented college player heard their name called, and there is an impressive crop of undrafted free agents this year.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Made from woven plastic rattan, this basket is both stylish, sturdy, and easy to clean.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2025
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The chairs combine an aluminum frame with gorgeous, crisscrossing rattan.—
Nora Taylor,
Architectural Digest,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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It was crafted with premium leather craftsmanship, rawhide laces, and stays true to its heritage with premium leather craftsmanship, rawhide laces, and Sperry’s signature Razor-Cut Wave-Siping™ outsole.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
14 Mar. 2025
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Memorable improvisations include an Apache deck from the 19th century, with sword, bell and button forms painted into rectangles of rawhide, and a deck of Paris metro tickets painted over by Alexis Poliakoff in the 1970s.—
Walker Mimms,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Comments After making an award-winning career out of mostly dramatic roles, Viola Davis is ready to grab her metaphorical bullwhip and fedora and get her Indiana Jones on.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The bleak outlook for container demand marks a bullwhip effect from months of front-loading done ahead of both the East and Gulf Coast port strike to start October and Trump’s return to office in January.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The collection is known for embracing motorcycle culture and Western fashion, featuring fringe skirts, cowhide power suits and leather chaps.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
21 Apr. 2025
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The new Longchamp furniture pieces are original designs by Renart done in his signature gravity-defying style: a banquette Wave Cuir (Wave leather bench) and a set of eight Chaise Ruban (Ruban chairs), both crafted from American walnut and upholstered in cowhide leather.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Cat-o'-nine-tails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cat-o%27-nine-tails. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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