Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cat-o'-nine-tails
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Michelle Williams turned heads in a sheer black gown that featured a structured bodice with delicate straps and a dramatic black tulle train.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026 -
Skorniakov worked with him on axels using a harness and a pole, bracing and lifting as his son spun in the straps.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
1 Feb. 2026
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Producers across the state operate in a climate defined by drought cycles, extreme heat and increasing pressure on water resources, while managing land that often supports both crop and livestock production.—
Stephen Martin,
Oklahoma Watch,
31 Jan. 2026
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Repeat throughout the day for optimal aromatic results and a crop of compliments.—
Sarah Kinonen,
Allure,
31 Jan. 2026
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Native trees, especially oaks and birch, are important to the reproductive success of insectivorous birds and other wildlife.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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These birds especially love birch trees for nesting and enjoy a feeder full of suet, sunflower seeds, and peanuts.—
Kier Holmes,
Martha Stewart,
18 Jan. 2026
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The original style of most sauces is spicy-sweet with molasses, ketchup, and hickory flavors being the predominant notes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2026
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When burned, the wood produces a rich, aromatic smoke due to high lignin levels, which imparts a more intense flavor than oak or hickory, with earthy cumin undertones and a mild sweetness.—
Von Diaz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Dec. 2025
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The set features stable legs and armrests made of a durable steel frame and handwoven rattan that’s all-weather and easy to clean.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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The modern plantation-style decor—lots of warm earthy colors and a touch of rattan—suitably echo the languid tropical surrounds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Dec. 2025
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Pictures of Piper the dog, who last year went through an awful health scare after having a rawhide treat.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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Chinese laborers, rare for that time, made rawhide bags on site to take the limestone and dump it into iron buckets on an aerial tramway, according to Meniketti’s report.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Between the whip lash of braving icy winds and retreating to heat-blasting apartments, nearly every skin type can start to feel off-balance.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
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Some white parents beat their children with the same whips the apartheid police used in Black neighborhoods.—
Eve Fairbanks,
The Dial,
27 Jan. 2026
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Leather Coats and Jackets Leather is often made from cowhide, but it can also be made from the hide of other animals, such as bison, deer, goat, and sheep.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
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Earth-tone rooms have oversize leather chairs, gas fireplaces, Native American rugs, and cowhide upholstery.—
Emily Pennington,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Jan. 2026
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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 2 Feb. 2026.
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