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Definition of franksnext
plural of frank

franks

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verb

present tense third-person singular of frank

Example Sentences

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Noun
  • An online petition urging lawmakers to reconsider the cap has collected over 1,400 signatures and drawn feedback from patients and dentists critical of the proposal.
    Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Engine aims to cut noise and heat signatures A 60-kilowatt hybrid propulsion system tested in December marks a step toward more capable small battlefield drones.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • California, which mails a ballot to every eligible voter, ranks near the top of states in the ease of its elections.
    Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Under such circumstances, the IRS mails a letter or notice alerting the filer of a late fee.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • In the clip, shared by @whit_fashionfinds, footage from inside her living room shows her teen on hands and knees pushing clutter across the floor and underneath the couch.
    Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Consider setting aside grandiose ambitions for the moment and taking a break to do something active with your hands.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Montijo said in the late 1980's, there was a petition to make this the hometown of the superhero team and that Stan Lee was invited to the city, went to Al's Comics with Spiderman and signed autographs, then went to city hall to make Stockton the official birthplace of the Fantastic Four.
    Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
  • An off-duty officer working at the nightspot, Jeffery Williams, said Barkley had been relaxing and signing autographs.
    Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Most grocery stores also carry bags of these ready-to-eat cocktail weenies, and warehouse stores carry large, party-worthy bags.
    Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
  • For weight weenies, a more expensive jacket means less space taken up in the pack while providing similar warmth as a heavier, less expensive model.
    Maggie Slepian, Outside, 13 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • The site posts news and commentary on climate change and other environmental issues affecting Florida.
    Chris Hildreth, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
  • If King posts bail, he would be placed on house arrest and not allowed to leave for any reason other than attending court.
    Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Sunain, the human data capture startup, ships these custom wrist cameras to vetted contributors in its network.
    NILESH CHRISTOPHER LOS ANGELES TIMES, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Sunain, the human data capture startup, ships these custom wrist cameras to vetted contributors in its network.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • There’s The Huddle’s Airstream trailer, serving frozen margaritas, local beers, and barbacoa tacos and sausages.
    Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Adebayo ate a brunch-like pregame meal on Tuesday that included chia seed pudding, French toast and turkey sausages.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
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“Franks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/franks. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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