enfilades

present tense third-person singular of enfilade

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for enfilades
Verb
  • Chevalier, who’s running with the vocal support of Mayor Mamdani, attacks Espaillat as being too moderate and a supporter of Israel.
    Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 18 June 2026
  • But what if Iran’s proxy Hezbollah attacks Israel?
    Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • Wildfire ravages Simi Valley as evacuations are underway.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 20 May 2026
  • Greenhouses provide protection from scourges like tomato blight, which ravages otherwise beautiful crops in areas with cool, rainy weather.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Anyone who assaults law enforcement will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
    Christina Fan, CBS News, 7 June 2026
  • Any passenger who assaults, threatens, intimidates or interferes with airline crew members can lead to penalties of up to $43,658 per violation, according to the FAA.
    Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
Verb
  • Of course, the movie had to contend with the beloved Toy Story 5, and the staying power of recent horror hits like Obsession and Backrooms, so that at least explains it.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 June 2026
  • For a good deal on a budget gaming laptop, this 35% discount on the Asus TUF 16 hits the sweet spot.
    K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • Teams go bonkers when the player pounds their school name on the bracket.
    John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
  • Rain pounds down in a stinging curtain.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Verb
  • As an example, Vance called out an essay in The Nation that assails Kirk’s views on women, homosexuality, and affirmative action.
    Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • During the drive, a tank shells the car, killing most of the occupants.
    E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2025
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“Enfilades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enfilades. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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