Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fanned
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Goodarzi’s job now is to stay focused on the business, which means pushing past the stock price and confronting the fear that ignited the sell-off—that the leading AI companies will eat software makers.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026 -
The fire ignited by spontaneous combustion.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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But Joy isn’t swayed by his appeal.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2026
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Steinbrenner made clear that the Yankees would stay in New York and not be swayed with a shiny new stadium in the Meadowlands where the NFL’s New York Giants and New York Jets would go on to play.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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America's hopes for its first high-speed rail were kindled in 2008, when California voters approved a ballot measure for a train connecting Los Angeles to San Francisco in less than three hours.—
Jon Wertheim,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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This spectacular success kindled a desire in Hersheypark officials to invest heavily in thrill rides.—
John Haddad,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
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Most recently, Verbeek swung a deadline deal for longtime Washington defenseman John Carlson, who has scored 12 points in 13 games during Anaheim’s playoff charge.—
Greg Beacham,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Gold prices have swung between historic highs and lower levels since late 2025, as geopolitical tensions and trade concerns have prompted some investors toward the safe-haven asset.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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This resignation triggered a special election to fill her seat for the remainder of the year.—
Caleb Groves,
AJC.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Pulse flows are conditional events that span four to seven days and can increase or decrease dam releases, often triggered to support river conditions.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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White flicked home a diving header, off an entry pass played by Bruno Caicedo, to cap the scoring in the 87th minute.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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There was one possible offside from the initial cross, a second if the ball had been flicked on in the next phase, followed by doubt over whether the Coventry City striker had scored with his arm.—
Graham Scott,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Changes over the last few years in the Bonnie Brae business district, along University Boulevard and east of Washington Park, stirred angst among community members.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
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Pritzker has yet to decide whether to opt into the program, which has stirred fierce opposition from public school advocates and the Chicago Teachers Union.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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The indexes oscillated between gains and losses throughout the session following the developments.—
Sean Conlon,Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026
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On the stages, the music oscillated between vintage and cutting edge.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Fanned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fanned. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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