GLOVES Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

gloves

verb

present tense third-person singular of glove

as in bags

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Bean bags that land on the board without first touching the ground or falling off are worth one point.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
Drizzilicious took their already-craveworthy birthday cake mini rice cakes and added a patriotic twist with their America’s 250 Anniversary Edition bags.

— Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 5 June 2026

Definition of bags

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That nets you the filtration device, two hoses, five pre-filter heads, and one internal filter cartridge.

— Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2026
Violation nets no penalties Two weeks before approving a 30% rate increase in May 2023, the Arizona Department of Child Safety issued a licensing violation against Sunshine over Blodgett’s case.

— Jacques Billeaud, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of nets

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The researchers analyzed data from 503 camera traps and 59 GPS collars tracking pumas’ presence in Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula between 2020 and 2025.

— Gennaro Tomma, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2026
One shop sold starched paper shirt collars still, and the buttons needed to attach them, and arm garters too for the full get up.

— Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026

Definition of collars

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In the midst of handing the job over to his son, even as Diego is making a speech about water supplies, hygiene and education, Don Alejandro snatches it back to cheers, clutches his heart and dies.

— Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
These picks start at $11 and range from a one-piece swimsuit that snatches your waist to an everyday pair of wide-leg jeans and this summer-friendly tank top.

— Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

Definition of snatches

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Right before guests arrive, attach fishing line to the wire cage and hang the fall flower arrangement using cup hooks indoors or on nearby branches outside.

— Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
Blatt hooks in a forehand for another match point opportunity, but Campbell wins an amazing rally for 22-22.

— Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of hooks

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As the striker attempts to get back to his feet, albeit with a handful of the defender’s shirt, Rosario grabs Haaland’s backside.

— Sam Lee, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Innanen came up with the idea that, as Anton gets up to leave while Paul Baker and Issa make out, Paul Baker grabs his leg to keep him on the bed.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026

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