Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edged (out)
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The streak tied the 1955 team for the Trojans’ best win streak in program history and blew away the record for its best start ever.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026 -
The blast charred the paper but blew away the shavings.—
Elwyn "Bud" Myers,
Outdoor Life,
11 Mar. 2026
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Kenzel Lantano notched 10 aces, 26 assists and three digs, while Riches Tep had 16 kills and four digs as Lynn Classical (1-0) swept Wakefield 3-0 in nonleague action.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Sea Kings setter had 20 assists when Corona del Mar swept Huntington Beach in a Sunset League match this month.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
31 Mar. 2026
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Their miserable dynamic is compelling but overall comes off like a plot point Tuason stuffed in his pocket and never got around to using.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Penn never got around to melting them.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
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Also stolen was a bronze plaque honoring the 18 unmarked graves of African Americans who were also buried there.—
Paul Burton,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Many of the more subtle quakes, buried in background noise, were invisible to human eyes.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Edged (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edged%20%28out%29. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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