dumbbells

plural of dumbbell

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Recent Examples of dumbbells In Boston, each of the new 425-square-foot wellness rooms at the Dagny has a Peloton bike and a Technogym bench stuffed with dumbbells, elastic bands, and knuckle weights. — Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2026 That force can come from free weights, like dumbbells or barbells, machines, resistance bands, or gravity via your own bodyweight. — Jenessa Connor, HEALTH, 17 Aug. 2026 But if dumbbells aren’t your preferred method of staying fit, a tennis court still carries floodlights of an intensity Los Angeles no longer allows for matches long after dusk. — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 And, of course, a classic set of dumbbells is a timeless tool for building strength and improving muscle tone. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 July 2026 Increase the height of the step or hold dumbbells once the movement feels easy. — Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 29 July 2026 Bend your elbows out to either side and slowly bring the dumbbells (or your fists) back so that your elbows touch the floor. — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 7 July 2026 Sell any unused, yet intact, workout equipment through your local marketplace, and don’t forget about the smaller, less bulky gear like dumbbells and stability balls. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dumbbells
Noun
  • There are complicated brain-chemistry factors involved that have to do with testosterone, and dopaminergic systems, and kappa-opioid receptors, all of which seem to add up to a Jim Gaffigan joke about how men are morons compared with their wives.
    — McKay Coppins, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The Dilbert principle — traced back to a quote in a 1995 strip — posited that managers and higher-ups are actually successful morons whose stubbornness is confused for real leadership qualities.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Eleven gullible idiots were talked into acquitting because of an imaginary female ailment.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • And then there’s the culture of the scientists, and these idiots can’t read Dickens.
    — David Brooks, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Fried rice noodles aren’t covered on a shelf by the three-compartment sink.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
  • One holdover from the previous establishment is Nettie’s lasagna ($33), a robust slab of bechamel and noodles smothered in cheese — pure comfort food.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • All activities at this phase remain non-contact, meaning no contact with other players or objects, such as tackling dummies or sleds.
    — Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026
  • Sophie Cunningham never said trans rights weren't human rights, dummies.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026
Noun
  • After lingering over spaghetti alle vongole at Ristorante Lido Azzurro, which hovers over the sea near Amalfi’s harbor, zip around the coast to sea caverns and grottos, pausing for dips in secluded spots away from the crowds.
    — Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
  • They’re usually used to smooth out dips in tax revenue rather than replace taxes altogether.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Olivia Miles scored 20 points to lead Minnesota, losers of three straight.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The biggest losers right now are truckload carriers, especially small firms or owner-operators.
    — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • With the exception of Delek and Par Pacific, the refining stocks are all above their Wall Street price target.
    — Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
  • But for several, the drops were not as sharp as Monday’s caused by the slide for AI stocks.
    — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

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“Dumbbells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dumbbells. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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