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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deadweights
Noun
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The demolition remains the responsibility of its owners, along with repairing the access road that closed last year due to safety concerns, liability, and financial burdens.—
Lauren Linder,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026 -
His plans focus on two major burdens.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Over time, increase the repetitions using light weights, then gradually progress to heavier loads, Forsyth recommended.—
Allison Forsyth,
Health,
14 Jan. 2026
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There’s live music, 70+ vendors, a Biz Kidz Market and loads of family-friendly activities to keep the entire family entertained for hours.—
Ave Maria,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Slowly lower the weights to the starting position.—
Jenessa Connor,
Health,
11 Jan. 2026
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Some modeling clay will come in blocks of different weights and sizes, while variety packs will usually include smaller blocks of varying tones and colors.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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When looking for a more sophisticated ensemble, balance out your cargos with a pair of knee-high chunky rain boots to emulate this style.—
Alyssa Rotunno,
InStyle,
30 Dec. 2025
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Both cargoes were strewn across the westbound lanes of I-70 after the crash.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
15 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Cheaper options or knock-offs tend to come with flimsy sockets, buzzing ballasts, or unreliable switches, which can make rooms look cheap or dated far sooner than expected and even create fire hazards.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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However, arms control agreements limit current loadings to four or five.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Sep. 2025
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The strike marks the first time in more than a year that Moscow has unleashed the Oreshnik, which can contain multiple warheads and carry either conventional or nuclear payloads.—
Kosta Gak,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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In an interview with Interesting Engineering, UEL researcher Daehyun Kim explained that SCARABS focuses on exploration reliability rather than experimental payloads.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Records obtained by the Los Angeles Times show earlier drafts used stronger language about staffing and command decisions.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Heavier fabrics like velvet, wool blends, flannel, or lined cotton add visual and physical warmth, helping to insulate windows and reduce drafts.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Deadweights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deadweights. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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