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Recent Examples of cleaves
The barrier not only separates two empires and ideologies, but cleaves the psyches of the characters themselves.
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Literary Hub, 16 June 2025
Literary Hub, 16 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleaves
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The new proposal adheres closely to the last ceasefire plan discussed before negotiations fell apart last month.—
Becky Anderson,
CNN Money,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This happens when creosote—a tar-like residue that clings to the inside of the chimney—ignites.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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As Helen plots revenge and Madeline clings to her rapidly fading star, their world is suddenly turned upside down by Viola Van Horn, a mysterious woman with a secret that’s to die for.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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With off-putting brusqueness, the acupuncturist sticks needles into my head and left leg, leaves the room—and appears to forget all about me.—
Lucinda Rosenfeld,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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Robbie and Jayson have a furious battle, but Jayson sticks the fatal knife stab before fleeing.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Cleaves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaves. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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