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Recent Examples of drumstick
Even the drumstick symbolizes this philosophy.
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Hung Duong, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
How about a helping of movie theater popcorn to go along with that drumstick?
—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
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Hung Duong, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
How about a helping of movie theater popcorn to go along with that drumstick?
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drumstick
Noun
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In addition to the Pretti and Good cases, the lawsuit demands access to evidence in the case of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, who was shot and wounded in his right thigh by a federal agent in January.—
Hannah Fingerhut,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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The model stepped out for dinner at The Bird Street Club in West Hollywood in a pair of mini bootcut jeans, a style that sits close to the thigh and falls into an extremely subtle kick flare.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Timberwolves also played without starting forward Jaden McDaniels (right knee soreness) and guard Ayo Dosunmu (right calf soreness).—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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In the process, the Bulls refused to shut down players such as center Jalen Smith, who finally was shut down for the season this week after reaggravating a calf injury once again in Wednesday’s game.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 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 31 Mar. 2026.
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