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Recent Examples of cog
The Panthers were rebuilding their 53-man roster, and Lewis was just expected to be a cog in the machine.
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Mike Kaye
december 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 Dec. 2025
For Detroit Free Press readers of a certain age, Ken Kraemer was an unknown but critical cog in delivering their daily sports fix.
—Gene Myers, Freep.com, 23 Nov. 2025
That is because of the fact that Kyle Schwarber is a free agent right now after being a key cog in the middle of the Phillies lineup over the last four years.
—Patrick McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
Now, the redshirt sophomore is a key cog for the Wildcats’ defense just like Namdi has emerged as one of TCU’s defensive leaders.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
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Mike Kaye
december 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 Dec. 2025
For Detroit Free Press readers of a certain age, Ken Kraemer was an unknown but critical cog in delivering their daily sports fix.
—Gene Myers, Freep.com, 23 Nov. 2025
That is because of the fact that Kyle Schwarber is a free agent right now after being a key cog in the middle of the Phillies lineup over the last four years.
—Patrick McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
Now, the redshirt sophomore is a key cog for the Wildcats’ defense just like Namdi has emerged as one of TCU’s defensive leaders.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cog
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The number varied dramatically, from $28,900 in overtime to Police Officer Sikko Barghoorn to $42 for legal assistant Joanna Ortega.—
Scott McIntosh,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Prior to his time at North Crowley, Harris served as head coach at Mesquite High School and also had stints as an assistant at Cedar Hill, Richardson, Arlington Seguin and Little Elm.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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Many politicians should, but won’t, learn worthwhile lessons about the value of public deference and praise of subordinates who work every day on the front lines.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Cook was reportedly allowed to quietly resign in 2020 by Hogsett after an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate came to light.—
Hayleigh Colombo,
IndyStar,
16 Dec. 2025
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Duncan, Kemp, and GOP Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger resisted efforts by the president, his underlings, and some GOP state legislators to reverse former President Joe Biden’s Georgia win by appointing an alternate slate of electors.—
Taylor Millard,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Oct. 2025
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When Sarah tries to point out that a work credited to a famous painter is actually that of his wife, her boss ignores his underling’s informed insight and dismisses her with a withering look.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
29 Oct. 2025
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The same Georgia plant where Hyundai plans to test out Atlas was the site of a federal immigration raid last year that led to the arrests of hundreds of workers, including more than 300 South Korean citizens.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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Karmen Black, a licensed social worker and Minneapolis resident, received the Heroic Act Award from the United States Lifesaving Association on Monday during a ceremony at Minneapolis Fire Station 5.—
Nick Lunemann,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Universities have long balked at the idea that their athletes are employees in some way.—
ANDREW DESTIN,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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At the time of his arrest, Willis a probationary employee for the GCSO, per the agency's news release.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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For instance, Bolsonaro’s flunkies penetrated the government agency that handled film distribution.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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The conservative dynamic duo representing the minority on the council against Wu and her progressive flunkies have repeatedly seen their proposals and bills rejected or just ignored by Council President Ruthzee Louijeune, a Wu ally.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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High-profile right-wing accounts that previously served as yes-men for Musk—such as Ian Miles Cheong, a Malaysian who purportedly lives in the United Arab Emirates and posts incessant, racist drivel about American politics—have melted down over the platform’s decision to dox users.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
24 Nov. 2025
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Is her team currently full of yes-men high on her supply?—
Bianca Davino,
Refinery29,
7 Oct. 2025
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In the decision that could have let Pattis out of the case, Vatti said the June 2024 retainer between Diamantis and Pattis covered only the defense in the school construction case.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
9 Jan. 2026
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The state of Reiner’s finances are unknown, but a retainer on a case like this probably lands in the seven figures, with the cost of taking it to trial well north of $1 million.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Cog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cog. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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