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Recent Examples of drumstick
How about a helping of movie theater popcorn to go along with that drumstick?
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Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 25 Nov. 2025
Another guard with a fresh cut above his eye told Reuters he had been hit in the head by a heavy drumstick thrown from the crowd.
—CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025
In their role games and reenactments of the Catalan tale of Sant Jordi at home, Sasplugas observed her little girl using a drumstick to play the part of the knight who killed a dragon to save his princess.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025
The Nashville hot apricot honey sauce served with the southern drumstick was a step too far for some.
—Emily Lorsch, NBC news, 12 Sep. 2025
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Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 25 Nov. 2025
Another guard with a fresh cut above his eye told Reuters he had been hit in the head by a heavy drumstick thrown from the crowd.
—CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025
In their role games and reenactments of the Catalan tale of Sant Jordi at home, Sasplugas observed her little girl using a drumstick to play the part of the knight who killed a dragon to save his princess.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025
The Nashville hot apricot honey sauce served with the southern drumstick was a step too far for some.
—Emily Lorsch, NBC news, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drumstick
Noun
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This anti-chafing stick from MegaBabe is my go-to to prevent soreness in the inner thigh area, where legs tend to rub together.—
Terri Peters,
Parents,
6 Mar. 2026
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Once inside, Salarzai molested the child, including touching his chest and rubbing his thigh.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Coach’s West Pack is designed with a mix of signature coated canvas, smooth calf leather, and a suede varsity stripe that adds a sporty and trendy touch to the simple black color scheme.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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The burglar suffered a wound to the right calf, and was taekn to UChicago Medicine where he was listed in good condition, police said.—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Think short ribs, oxtail, shanks, or even brisket point cut.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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These retro-looking sneakers feature a breathable, contoured Vio Flex footbed and a supportive midsole shank.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Drumstick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drumstick. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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