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Recent Examples of gofers
Gopher Mesh Another way to prevent gophers from making a home in your lawn is to use gopher mesh.
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David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 11 Apr. 2026
The gophers that have made your back yard the Penn Station of the gopher world?
—Broti Gupta, New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2026
David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 11 Apr. 2026
The gophers that have made your back yard the Penn Station of the gopher world?
—Broti Gupta, New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gofers
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This includes value from free or low-cost digital goods such as internet search, social media, and AI assistants.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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People don’t see the work that NHL assistants do beyond the practices and games.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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The union representing the workers said on Friday its members, including cashiers, concession workers, bartenders, dishwashers, cooks and food attendants, voted 96% in favor of a strike.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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He is charged with interference with flight crew members and attendants and assault within maritime and territorial jurisdiction.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
3 June 2026
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Ironically, a hiring surge of factotums has helped push San Diego to the financial brink.—
Kate Callen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In Dish Jockey, an etching from 1993, a harried woman in a bandanna (shades of Rosie the Riveter) scrubs dishes while an ensemble of Tinkerbell-like housekeepers complete other chores nearby.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The family employs not only the traditional Hollywood retinues (agents, assistants, stylists, housekeepers) but also people who act as their personal marketing departments, legal teams, and brand consultants.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
24 May 2026
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The series, produced by Miraculous Corp, the joint venture between Mediawan and ZAG, is broadcast in more than 150 territories and has amassed over 60 million followers across social media platforms.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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What may not be as familiar is Smith’s consistently upbeat attitude in the midst of chaos, capturing it all for her followers on Instagram and YouTube as The Unlikely Countrywoman.—
Caroline Utz,
The Spruce,
2 June 2026
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“Gofers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gofers. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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