goldbricked

past tense of goldbrick

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for goldbricked
Verb
  • The Heat still hung around, though, competing with the Nuggets in a second quarter that included six lead changes.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Anyone who buys groceries knows that higher prices have hung around just like that last guest who won't go home after a party.
    Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • But for now, idled IRS workers aren’t applying thumbscrews to taxpayers.
    John Seiler, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
  • And in Michigan, Cliffs owns and operates the Tilden Mine near Ishpeming and the adjacent Empire Mine, which has been idled since 2016.
    Jimmy Lovrien, Twin Cities, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was bummed out by Tech’s decision.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Goldbricked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goldbricked. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.

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