comb (out)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comb (out)
stave off
Verb
  • To stave off these injuries, IndyStar dug around and spoke with an expert at Purdue Extension about what Hoosiers can do to keep their plants safe and healthy.
    Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025
  • In Yolo County, Baker is looking at the shutdown and the looming threat to CalFresh, the state program critical to helping low-income Californians stave off food insecurity, with a mix of anxiety and anger.
    Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Comb (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comb%20%28out%29. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.

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