as in loads
a considerable amount
repairing the roof is going to cost a fistful of money
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Recent Examples of fistful
The artwork for Man’s Best Friend shows Carpenter on her knees with her hand on a suit-wearing man’s thigh, as that same figure grabs a fistful of her blonde hair.
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Stephen Daw, Billboard, 18 June 2025
Garmin Update May 2025 Features The Rucking activity is being added to a fistful of watches.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
At the last minute, an out-of-state buyer came in with fistfuls of cash and dropped $50,000 above his offer.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
Grab a fistful of prewashed raw leafy greens — think spinach, kale, or romaine — and chomp away like a plant-eating dinosaur.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Stephen Daw, Billboard, 18 June 2025
Garmin Update May 2025 Features The Rucking activity is being added to a fistful of watches.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
At the last minute, an out-of-state buyer came in with fistfuls of cash and dropped $50,000 above his offer.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
Grab a fistful of prewashed raw leafy greens — think spinach, kale, or romaine — and chomp away like a plant-eating dinosaur.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 23 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fistful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fistful
Noun
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In videos from the scene, police officers are seen restraining people on the ground and making arrests as dozens of people march across the bridge from Cincinnati.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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If President Donald Trump moves forward with plans to reinstate broad tariffs on dozens of countries in August, and follows through on additional threats, prices could climb even further.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
23 July 2025
Noun
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While there wasn’t a ton of movement from the Blackhawks this offseason, the youngins on this roster make the team unpredictable going into the fall.—
Kaitlyn Pohly,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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While opting for the white colorway will offer coastal appeal, like the brand’s Loire headboard, this one has tons of fabric options to personalize its design to match your aesthetic.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
14 July 2025
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Player Replacements for the Event The grind of the nearly every week nature of the sport right now is starting to take its toll, as a slew of players were absent from this event, some with lingering injuries and others with pre-arranged conflicts.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The Trump administration has instituted a slew of policies, including sweeping tariffs, in an effort to revive America’s declining manufacturing industries.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
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That being said, this might be the one Philadelphia roster that can absorb a prolonged Embiid absence during the regular season, should the big man continue to miss chunks of games.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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That's a group that makes up a big chunk of Trump's political base.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Seeing a bike race in person, seeing the riders, asking for autographs — my parents still have a jersey that was signed by a bunch of people — and that was a pivotal moment.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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From hiring Mike Vrabel to be their new head coach to a bunch of aggressive roster moves to improve, the Patriots are looking to take a jump back into playoff contention.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
Noun
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The fluffy 2-inch pile height is soft and plush but can be easily spot cleaned with a damp cloth.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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Boogie, a petty thief surrounded by piles of loot, pointed us toward a set of stairwells back in Red’s building.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Videos have been spreading on social media platforms that appear to show a plethora of animals, such as herds of bison, elk, mountain lions and grizzly bears, are leaving the nation's oldest national park in large quantities.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
17 July 2025
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Securing the right product — in the correct specification and quantity — is critical, particularly for high-value or high-risk applications.—
Lutz Finger,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Beyond the Full Moon Dinner Series, the Omni Mount Washington Resort also offers a wealth of other activities that are perfect for a full immersion into the beauty of the White Mountains.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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There's a wealth of options these days, from little soft-sided coolers perfect for a day trip to heavy-duty, high-performance wheeled coolers with ice retention times that seem to defy the sun—like our top pick, the Yeti Tundra Haul ($450).—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
20 July 2025
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“Fistful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fistful. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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