Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embanking
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At this point in a typical year, as the seasons officially turn from winter to spring, snowpack would still be accumulating across the Mountain West.—
Mira Rojanasakul,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026 -
Powell understands that the accumulation of these moments is itself a form of knowledge, and that Emily was accumulating it in real time while writing one of the strangest novels in the English language.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Mar. 2026
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Embrace a design strategy that focuses on grouping plants in drifts or mass plantings.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2026
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Thurmon loves grouping similar hues together.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Athletics are assembling an interesting young core but don’t look ready for prime time yet, and the Los Angeles Angels look destined for another rough year.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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In charge is Eva Stratt (Sandra Hüller), a stern German tactician who is tasked with assembling a global coalition to handle the astrophage problem.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
21 Mar. 2026
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Concern that Iran was amassing missiles to overwhelm defenses was a key factor in the push for war, officials said, and recent strikes laid bare Israel’s vulnerability.—
Sammy Westfall,
Washington Post,
25 Mar. 2026
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Oscar De La Hoya is another critic, pointing out that TKO has been accused of amassing too much control over MMA and the pay of athletes, and in 2024 reached a $375 million settlement to resolve antitrust allegations.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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Panels on collecting and arts institutions in the desert will feature speakers including Jenny Gil, executive director of Desert X, the biennial exhibition of large-scale artworks installed across the Coachella Valley and in AlUla, Saudi Arabia.—
Jane Horowitz,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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When Laettner made his shot in Philadelphia, sinking a turnaround shot after collecting a long baseball throw from Grant Hill, the opponent was Kentucky.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Space plants three feet apart for massing in borders and beds or to plant a low hedge.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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Small clusters of troops from Britain, France, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and the Netherlands are massing for joint military exercises with Denmark.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
20 Jan. 2026
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The quickly conglomerating media industry led Henson to consider corporate partnerships to assist with his goal of further expanding the Muppet media universe.—
Jared Bahir Browsh,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Lakers announced themselves as a legitimate playoff threat by piling up thrilling, clutch time wins.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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Flowers are already piling up outside the Rocha home, where the family has lived for 20 years.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Embanking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embanking. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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