Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fanned
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During a hot-fire test at Blue Origin’s Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, a New Glenn rocket—preparing for an upcoming mission—exploded violently shortly after its seven BE-4 engines ignited.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026 -
The match ignited brawling between fans of the two countries in Marseille, France, site of the game.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
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Yet voters weren’t swayed by Steyer’s money, seeing the donation as a rational response by a company deeply invested in California to a candidate who at least acknowledges basic energy reality.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Some gold ETFs directly invest in bullion kept in vaults, while others invest in shares of mining companies that tend to follow the price of gold while also being swayed by the companies' management decisions, efficiency and financials.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
11 June 2026
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The faith of these settlers kindled a fervent Protestant piety, found in the Great Revival of the Ohio Valley frontier.—
Matthew Smith,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
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Lemieux was a polarizing figure in the Avs-Red Wings games, but kindled a friendship with Detroit tough guy Darren McCarty following an alumni event in 2016, leading them to participate in documentaries about how much the rivalry meant to the game.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
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Many of those key races, including for governors of New Jersey and Virginia, swung blue amid voter discontent over inflation and cost of living.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
9 Dec. 2025
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Revenue growth swung from negative-3 percent to plus-5 percent over three years, outpacing the S&P 500 and S&P Tech Index.—
Gabriel Snyder,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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That triggered a wave of similar initiatives by politicians across America, many of whom would like similar ticket allocations.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The attempted beheading in Belfast last week triggered a deluge of outrage from Britons, feeding into growing discontent around recent waves of mass immigration to the island nation.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
16 June 2026
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Defender and substitute Kayla Duran sent it onward with her head toward Shaw, who flicked it deliciously with the outside of her foot to forward Katie Stengel, who is on her second stint with Gotham after a season with Crystal Palace.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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After initially suspecting a bullet or debris flicked up by a truck, the police ruled out both.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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The curds will melt slightly when stirred into hot oatmeal, adding a creamy texture and saltiness.—
Zia Sherrell,
Health,
10 Dec. 2025
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Besides generating news, and flashbacks, the season stirred passions, resulting in a lengthy wishlist of must-haves.—
Irene Kim,
Vogue,
2 Dec. 2025
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In the midst of a press conference that oscillated between revivalist pep rally and convenient disingenuous recreation of reality on Monday, Lane Kiffin told a very real story that highlighted the absurdity of this whole sordid tale.—
Dana ONeil,
CNN Money,
2 Dec. 2025
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Control has oscillated between hard-liners and moderates over the past two decades.—
PHIL GUNSON,
Foreign Affairs,
21 Nov. 2025
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“Fanned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fanned. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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