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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charley horses
Noun
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With cramps slowing down McDonald, John Brown IV stepped up by scoring and rebounding.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026 -
Prolonged dehydration can lead to a whole host of health issues, like headaches, muscle cramps, and fatigue.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For the prestige squares, most in the exhibition originating from the 1980s, the women use flat embroidery stitches or cut pile to create the plush, velvety effect.—
Virginia Brown,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
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Second baseman Chris Hacopian hasn't played since the second game of the season due to a back injury, while center fielder Caden Sorrell required stitches in his hand after Friday's win, which forced him out of Saturday and Sunday's games.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Charley horses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charley%20horses. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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