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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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for derby
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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
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Nostalgic bowler bags are especially popular, with searches up 330 percent.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
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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
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The cheeky youngster with an eyepatch and baseball cap trailed by a motley crew?—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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If daily washing isn’t possible, consider using a bonnet and changing pillowcases frequently.—
Rhonda Conner-Warren,
The Conversation,
11 Sep. 2025
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In the clip, the pair execute the moves to the song’s post-chorus, before a bonnet-wearing Colbert pretends to choke on something, causing Gaga to erupt in laughter.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
10 Sep. 2025
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Many of the protesters had covered their faces and wore long sleeves; one wore a sombrero.—
Emily Witt,
New Yorker,
11 June 2025
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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
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According to the news release, the driver of the motorcycle, who has not been identified, was not wearing a helmet and was pronounced dead at the scene.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
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After three different designs, all created by Villareal, the brand committee landed on the helmet that will be worn against App State.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Sep. 2025
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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
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The front of the CX swings up and forward, similar to tipping a fedora hat.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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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
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Some cheered the kids on with blasts from conch shells; another boater bugled tunes.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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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
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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 15 Sep. 2025.
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