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Recent Examples of Synonyms for claws
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But the core allegation cuts deeper than fees.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026 -
The vote, on a proposal that requires a driver’s license or comparable ID to cast a ballot in federal elections, represents the latest attempt by Republicans to divide Democrats on a subject that cuts decidedly in their favor.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Lewis, of Madison, shovels snow during a blizzard, March 16, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin.—
Kathryn Prociv,
NBC news,
17 Mar. 2026
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Almost immediately in the CNN Films documentary, Chase shovels fresh dirt on himself, telling intrepid filmmaker Marina Zenovich that her task will not be easy.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Claws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/claws. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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