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also gantlet
as in ordeal
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
More dramatic was Markarian’s black and blue sequin cape jacket with gauntlet sleeves that nearly reached the floor.
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Ari Stark, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
That kicks off an 11-game gauntlet in which the Knicks face eight teams currently in playoff position and three others within striking distance of a play-in spot.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
Ivey drip The Chicago Bulls have deemed themselves the ultimate second-draft team, selling off veterans at the deadline and bringing back a gauntlet of second-round picks — along with a couple of players once coveted in the lottery.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
However, that doesn’t mean winning is guaranteed in the grueling gauntlet that’s the 6A Division I basketball playoffs.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
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Ari Stark, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
That kicks off an 11-game gauntlet in which the Knicks face eight teams currently in playoff position and three others within striking distance of a play-in spot.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
Ivey drip The Chicago Bulls have deemed themselves the ultimate second-draft team, selling off veterans at the deadline and bringing back a gauntlet of second-round picks — along with a couple of players once coveted in the lottery.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
However, that doesn’t mean winning is guaranteed in the grueling gauntlet that’s the 6A Division I basketball playoffs.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gauntlet
Noun
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According to court records that pieced together the woman’s ordeal, the grandmother and Warren live together in East Contra Costa County.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Because the disease is so rare, with about 200 cases treated each year, the botulism center has become a source of information and connection for families facing the ordeal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
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About 70% of the fire survivors in the Pacific Palisades and Altadena areas are unable to move back into their homes, leaving them paying high rents on temporary housing for more than a year, which has tapped out their savings and placed about half into serious debt.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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When tucked away in drawers or sent to landfills, these devices create hazards like leaking toxins and fire risks from aging batteries.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026
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Sunday’s season finale of the HBO fantasy series ends with everyone, including the royal Targaryen entourage, departing Ashford after the conclusion of the trial and tournament.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Tobacco parallels The Los Angeles trial centers on allegations made by a 20-year-old woman, Kaley, and her mother that four social media giants intentionally designed addictive platforms that hooked her as a child and led to mental health challenges, including anxiety and depression.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Gauntlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gauntlet. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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