as in loads
a considerable amount
repairing the roof is going to cost a fistful of money
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Recent Examples of fistfuls
Jackie would add layer upon layer of spackle to every surface — archways, radiators — then toss fistfuls of glitter at it before the compound could dry.
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Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
But soon the film reaches its first binge-eating scene, in which Maddie violently shoves fistfuls of food into her mouth in a dark kitchen.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2025
Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
But soon the film reaches its first binge-eating scene, in which Maddie violently shoves fistfuls of food into her mouth in a dark kitchen.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fistfuls
Noun
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During construction, this plate is embedded into the concrete foundation to distribute design loads to the civil structure while ensuring the alignment of the plant’s mechanical systems.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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Einride's proprietary optimization software, Saga AI, is also being used to manage EV execution of select Amazon loads, including charging planning.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Chihuahua State Investigation Agency After locating the labs using drones, officials found tons of material to manufacture drugs but no people, who were likely alerted beforehand and fled, the prosecutor added.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Asos has tons of polka dot styles at approachable prices, but one piece that caught my eye was this maxi skirt for its delicate, flattering lace hem that adds an elegant touch to an otherwise basic style.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The free event will feature dozens of local organizations dedicated to helping seniors and their families in the Elgin area, according to the expo’s website.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Relatives of the defendant, about a half dozen of whom watched from the gallery at his arraignment, cheered the judge’s decision to cut Alexander loose.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Turn compost piles every two weeks.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Windscale’s two piles had been hastily built during the British atomic bomb project.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ice chunks were also moving through nearby Mullett Lake.—
Sarah Brumfield,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Working with the Calling All Dreamers advisors, Christine Wonderson is figuring how to break the business down into more achievable chunks, rather than trying to do everything at once.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There’s an owner whose name’s in there hundreds of times.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Some of the original board members are still involved with the museum, but hundreds more joined the effort, some volunteering, others donating surf boards and memorabilia, and many sharing their stories, including famous surfers from Eddie Aikau, Nat Young, Greg Noll and Donald Takayama.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The third wave involved fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid now produced illicitly in mass quantities.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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To work at an industrial scale, the researchers have roped in Jiangxi Copper Company, a major copper producer in the country, which can deliver the composite in larger quantities.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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Starting Monday, April 20, patrons can pre-order the 6-pack or 12-pack dessert bundles in-store and online.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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At street level, the bundles are set away from the edge of the property line, a configuration that widens the sidewalk to improve circulation outside Grand Central.—
Adam Williams
April 21,
New Atlas,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Fistfuls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fistfuls. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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