derby

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Recent Examples of derby Getty Images The first north London derby of the season is still three months away, but Arsenal have already got one over Tottenham Hotspur this season. Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025 Those who remained at the Bombers’ spring training complex — rented out by the Rays this regular season — were treated to a home run derby, as Tampa Bay starter Shane Baz surrendered back-to-back-to-back jacks to Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger and Giancarlo Stanton in the first inning. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2025 The event will include entertainment, a carnival, food vendors, a beer tent, a parade, car show, a fishing derby and more. Judy Pochel, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025 Mbappe suffered a muscle injury this week, his club Real Madrid said on Wednesday, that has cast doubt on his participation in the weekend derby against Atletico Madrid. Lori Ewing, Reuters, 25 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for derby
Recent Examples of Synonyms for derby
Noun
  • In his novel Netherland, Joseph O’Neill describes the rhythm of fielding in cricket as ‘pulmonary’ — the fielders converging as one as the bowler runs in before reverting to their positions after each ball.
    James Wallace, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Nostalgic bowler bags are especially popular, with searches up 330 percent.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • In episode 3, which came out in April, Howard’s character cries when Seth Rogen’s studio head character gives him a difficult piece of feedback, resulting in Howard angrily throwing his signature baseball cap at him.
    Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The cheeky youngster with an eyepatch and baseball cap trailed by a motley crew?
    R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Cenat launched the third installment of his Mafiathon series and was broadcasting live from a soapy shower while wearing a bonnet.
    Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Linden, for example, serves lobster frites with scotch bonnet béarnaise.
    Andy Wang, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Many of the protesters had covered their faces and wore long sleeves; one wore a sombrero.
    Emily Witt, New Yorker, 11 June 2025
  • People started droping off costume accessories and dress-up requests — a sombrero for Cinco De Mayo, for example.
    Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 30 May 2025
Noun
  • Fans booed as Carter walked off slowly, the standout defensive tackle holding his helmet in his hands behind his back.
    Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
  • As boos rained down from the Philly crowd, the former first round pick out of Georgia walked off the field, holding his helmet without a single drop of sweat on his face.
    Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The 44-year-old singer appeared on the stream, fully clothed and wearing a fedora, before stripping down to a Speedo.
    Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The front of the CX swings up and forward, similar to tipping a fedora hat.
    Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The drowning of a Chicago boater is being investigated as a homicide after his body was found in Lake Michigan, according to officials.
    Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Some cheered the kids on with blasts from conch shells; another boater bugled tunes.
    Debra Utacia Krol, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Kastleman suggests wearing Texas boots with shorts while including key elements, such as a cowboy hat and a bohemian vibe.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
  • In a few photos, Brittany is sporting a dark brown wrap dress with tan heeled boots, while others show the KC Current owner in a denim-on-denim get-up with a matching cowboy hat.
    Natasha Dye, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025

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“Derby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/derby. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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