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also gantlet
as in trial
a test of faith, patience, or strength
before being adopted, school textbooks must often run the gauntlet of several local and state committees
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Recent Examples of gauntlet
So who actually made it through the gauntlet into the Top 5?
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Charlie Mason, TVLine, 13 May 2025
There’s an almost punk sensibility behind showing the gauntlet that Imogen Poots, playing Yuknavitch from her late teens to her thirties, is forced to run.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2025
Known for the ‘Green Mile’, a three-hole gauntlet that can chew up a lead in a heartbeat, pros will have to be dialed in to the max to even make the cut.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Opening the year at home against the Titans is nice, but Denver then hits a gauntlet: on the road against the Colts, on the road against the Chargers, at home against the Bengals, and then on the road at Philadelphia.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 14 May 2025
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Charlie Mason, TVLine, 13 May 2025
There’s an almost punk sensibility behind showing the gauntlet that Imogen Poots, playing Yuknavitch from her late teens to her thirties, is forced to run.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2025
Known for the ‘Green Mile’, a three-hole gauntlet that can chew up a lead in a heartbeat, pros will have to be dialed in to the max to even make the cut.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Opening the year at home against the Titans is nice, but Denver then hits a gauntlet: on the road against the Colts, on the road against the Chargers, at home against the Bengals, and then on the road at Philadelphia.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gauntlet
Noun
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Read’s first trial revealed inappropriate text messages the lead investigator sent as the case was unfolding.—
Julia Bonavita , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2025
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Though prisoners have escaped while being transported to court for trial, prison breaks are not common in Pakistan.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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Soon after the initiation of the Israel-Hamas War on Oct. 7, 2023, Francis began making daily calls to the Holy Family parish, a Catholic Church in Gaza.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
8 May 2025
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As part of my initiation into beer society, Hoey gave me seven beers to try, ranging from a deep stout to a hoppy hazy India pale ale.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Following the ordeal, Jung couldn't resist reliving the experience and sharing it on social media.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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At least 30 people were stranded more than 50 feet in the air during a terrifying ordeal at an amusement park.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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That affects all of us here, because art is the crucible that brings people together, like tonight.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
13 May 2025
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The pandemic acted as a crucible, exposing what had long been overlooked: the fragility of global supply networks optimized for cost rather than continuity.—
David Nour,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The 23-year-old chopped past his opponent before whipping in a right-footed cross in the direction of Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson.—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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Kourtney accessorized the look with two cross necklaces and a pair of black-rimmed spectacles, while also showing off her engagement ring and wedding band.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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The crews at Holton clear brush and establish fire lines during wildland fires, the state said.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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The second failure in March was caused by a hardware failure above one of the spacecraft's six engines, which resulted in an onboard fire.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
27 May 2025
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“Gauntlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gauntlet. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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