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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of fiddle
Noun
Jackson played a lead role in the Vegas Bowl, but may have to settle for third fiddle in the Trojans’ offense this season. Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2025 On March 12, just five days after Foxes in the Snow was released, headlines rolled out confirming the finalization of his divorce from Amanda Shires, the 43-year-old fiddle player with whom his musical career and lore was intrinsically intertwined. Derek Scancarelli, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
Bulla gave a veritable master class in bluegrass and Texas-style fiddling, as his Trio performed works ranging from bluegrass legends Bill Monroe and Kenny Baker to Lyle Lovett and Cole Porter. Del Mar Foundation, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025 The visual for the revamp of the song that adds some country twang and fiddle to the airy pop original that was Carpenter’s first Hot 100 chart-topper opens with the two women cruising down the road in a truck as Dolly, 79, reads the paper and Sabrina serves as her wheel woman. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fiddle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiddle
Noun
  • Use it to find and retrieve stray nuts or bolts in any crevice.
    Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2025
  • Incorporate it into mac and cheese for a creamy, nutty complement to Cheddar and Colby Jack, grate it on a box grater to add to pizza, or serve it alongside fruit and nuts on a charcuterie board.
    Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • And just as with banking scams and law enforcement scams, keep in mind that any such proactive approach is a scam.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Aura Cost Plans from $9 to $25 per month, billed annually Standout features Protects against identity theft, financial fraud, spam calls, online theft, scam websites, viruses and malware.
    Ryley Amond, CNBC, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Then came Brian Harman, fidgeting over each practice swing.
    Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
  • Minimize distracting habits like fidgeting, checking your watch, or tapping your fingers.
    Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Niemann, a grandmaster, beat Carlsen in an upset in a 2022 match, leading Carlsen to withdraw from the tournament and setting off wild speculation about whether Niemann could have cheated, though no such allegations were ever proven.
    Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Neither team cheats for offense, every inch of ice is hard-earned.
    Pierre LeBrun, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Just ask anyone who's watched an AI confidently spit out nonsense—or worse.
    Bob Ras, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • While Drop, clocking in at an economical 93 minutes, may sound like fun and games, there’s something deeper and more human at its core than mindless nonsense.
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Pair them with your favorite bra top at the gym, and then toss on a slouchy tee or sweater after hours.
    Korin Miller, Glamour, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Pally was courtside for the game and subsequent medal ceremony when cameras caught Curry tossing up a Mr. Throwback reference — chubby cheeks — from the podium.
    Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Consumer confidence has taken a nosedive in 2025 as Americans grow more concerned that inflation could spike again, and tariffs will squeeze their wallets.
    Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Mike Pavlik, whose family lived across the alley behind ours and who was the leadoff batter on our softball team, squeezed my arm.
    David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • And Thursday, jazz lovers can hear the sounds of Cooke as Miami group Old Skool Gang performs the full live recording at the Historic Ward Rooming House Gallery at 249 NW 9th Street in Overtown.
    Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Developed by architect Jean Nouvel, with interiors by designer Philippe Starck, the property boasts two outdoor pools, a jazz bar, and three incredible restaurants.
    Jessica Vadillo, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2025

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“Fiddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiddle. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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