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as in saboteurs
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as in warships
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for destroyers
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Sharaa, who has signed a five-year transitional document that serves as a de facto constitution, seems aware of the risks and has thus far been able to outflank his potential rivals and saboteurs, keeping his country out of the ongoing regional war.—
Alvaro Vargas Llosa,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026 -
Team players can win more often than saboteurs.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Correcting An Expensive Mistake Designed as a new class of multi-mission stealth warships, the Zumwalt-class was meant to meet the congressional mandate for a warship that offered the naval fire support of a battleship.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Many imitation almond extracts or essences rely on synthetic benzaldehyde for flavor, which can create saccharine notes that overpower delicate desserts like custards, sponges, or pastry creams.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Melamine sponges can be abrasive, though, so this isn't recommended on surfaces like marble or stone that are more susceptible to imperfections.—
Aliyah Rodriguez,
The Spruce,
8 Apr. 2026
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Include categories for deep work, admin tasks, communication, and time wasters.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Athletic apparel brands, such as Nike, Adidas and Lululemon, may sell more clothing because their stretchier leggings and tops tend to be more adaptable to changing bodies and because weight loss may spark GLP-1 users to become more active than before.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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Prediction markets allow users to bet on a wide range of real world outcomes, including geopolitical developments with seismic implications.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
9 Apr. 2026
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The jungle, in the Truong Son range between Laos and the South China Sea, is home to tigers and leeches.—
Nicole Young,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Dysmenorrhea might be treated by placing leeches on the abdomen to increase blood loss.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Mar. 2026
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Smith swung and missed at two cutters from Red Sox starter Brayan Bello to begin the plate appearance.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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A couple of cutters, couple of good sliders.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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On platforms like PredictIt, traders have overwhelmingly favored Fuller, with confidence hovering near certainty levels in recent days.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Trump kept traders on edge by making a series of threats to blow up Iranian power plants only to delay several times.—
Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Destroyers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destroyers. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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