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Recent Examples of crew cut
At 34, Fedorov is one of the youngest members of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s war council, a square-jawed fitness enthusiast who likes to wear a black baseball cap over his crew cut.
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Simon Shuster, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
Bar, who sports a crew cut and gray stubble, started his military career as a fighter in the Sayeret Matkal, Israel's counterterrorism agency, participating in numerous covert operations.
—Yaakov Katz, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
But the appointment with the angular young man wearing a fresh crew cut was not just any meeting.
—Kevin Johnson, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
Completing the trifecta of airport problems that occurred last Wednesday was a report that a construction crew cut a fiber optic cable at Florida’s Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport at about 4:00 p.m. Eastern time.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 May 2014
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Simon Shuster, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
Bar, who sports a crew cut and gray stubble, started his military career as a fighter in the Sayeret Matkal, Israel's counterterrorism agency, participating in numerous covert operations.
—Yaakov Katz, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
But the appointment with the angular young man wearing a fresh crew cut was not just any meeting.
—Kevin Johnson, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
Completing the trifecta of airport problems that occurred last Wednesday was a report that a construction crew cut a fiber optic cable at Florida’s Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport at about 4:00 p.m. Eastern time.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 May 2014
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crew cut
Noun
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And the first picture that came in was this buzz cut, crazy, goggle-wearing character.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Paul, also sporting a buzz cut now, runs to the top of a plinth, high above a massive, cheering crowd.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2026
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Way back in the decade of big hair and (even bigger) shoulder pads, Minogue’s showbiz story didn’t actually start with music.—
Louis Staples,
Glamour,
29 May 2026
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The next scene will be set on Halloween in the 1980s, with big hair and bold fashion.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Parsley flowers attract the predatory insects that feed on corn pests, helping to protect your crop.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 May 2026
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In the 1860s, the Central Pacific Railroad laid tracks, which allowed for crops to be transported to market.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2026
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Steyer has seen his support nearly double since early March, from 10% to 19%, while Porter, who has been contending with him for support from the Democrats’ progressive left wing, has seen her support fade from 13% to 7%, the poll found.—
John Woolfolk,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Markets shift and headlines fade, but the core principles of building long-term wealth remain constant.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
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Just weeks after ditching her signature red hair for her lightest hue in years, the Interstellar actress gave her new bob a quiet luxury twist, styling her bright shoulder-length locks in an unexpected hairstyle.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
21 May 2026
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Momager Kris Jenner joined her daughter, who also showcased a different hair look with a short bob and bangs.—
Swasti Singhai,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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While the New York Times bestsellers from 2025 skew in favor of the 6-by-9 trim, the popularity of 5-by-8 books appears to be on the rise.—
Adam Messinger,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Another cabin highlight is the easy-to-use 8-inch touchscreen with wireless smartphone connectivity that comes on the base LS trim.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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“Crew cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crew%20cut. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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