Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ferreting
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The Grammys have arrived and Music’s Biggest Night will finally answer questions that have been hounding music fans since the 2026 nominees were announced in November.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
2 Feb. 2026 -
While Edgecombe is hounding Brunson on one end, Tyrese Maxey’s got 1,200 square feet of real estate at Madison Square Garden on the other.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2026
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Bloomingdale’s recent performance provides some affirmation that with proper execution, the department store model is still viable, despite what have been decades of consolidation and skepticism dogging the sector.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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But the downbeat mood also seemed to reflect the lackluster indie-film business that’s been dogging the festival for years.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Wolfpack used an up-tempo offense and ball-hawking defense to control the tempo against the Raptors.—
Butch Hart,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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And, online, the startups' advertisements hawking their wares often focus on hospitals and their periodic jousts with insurers.—
Darius Tahir,
NPR,
10 Feb. 2026
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The cozy, fleece-lined Under Armour Storm Long-sleeve Sweatshirt is a perfect in-flight layer, as the soft and stretchy material will keep you warm in a chilly plane cabin without trapping sweat or heat.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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Bollard walls can also act as dams during flash floods—like the one that occurred in Big Bend in 2025—trapping debris and causing severe erosion.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
20 Feb. 2026
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Pickens was even more dominant, snaring nine balls for 144 yards and a score.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Nov. 2025
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At least Cochrane was familiar with the feeling of snaring an interception.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
28 Oct. 2025
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But in recent years, authorities appeared to be closing in, capturing several high-ranking associates and close family members.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Cousin and team manager Nancy Jordan is there for every match, capturing photos and moments that matter beyond medals.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
20 Feb. 2026
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Since then, students pursuing science, technology, engineering and mathematics majors have had the chance to enroll directly in a calculus class with extra support in the form of a concurrent class.—
Tammi Marshall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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For many student athletes in attendance, Jones’ message of finding one’s voice as a female athlete and pursuing a dream in sports deeply resonated.—
Alexandra Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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An Apple Valley man convicted of murder for setting up a Bloomington marijuana deal and then hitting and dragging the seller with his SUV while speeding off with the drug was sentenced to 12½ years in prison Tuesday.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
24 Feb. 2026
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More broadly, Lawson over-relies on staticky textures and bottomless reverb, occasionally washing the songs together and dragging the album under the weight of its vibes.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Ferreting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ferreting. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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