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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gun (for)
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There were new takes on its Serpenti Cuore 1968 featuring enamel running down its sinuous handle and the smaller Cuoricini version offered in an array of jewel tones.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025 -
On that snap to Herbert, the play-clock was running down, Bonitto recalled.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Taliban government's chief spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, said Afghan forces have captured 25 Pakistani army posts, 58 soldiers have been killed, and 30 others wounded.—
NPR,
NPR,
12 Oct. 2025
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In Israel's ensuing offensive, more than 67,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, according to Gaza's Health Ministry, which doesn't differentiate between civilians and combatants but says around half the deaths were women and children.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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During the 14 years between Voodoo and Black Messiah, D’Angelo set out to master the electric guitar, with the results of all that hard work coursing through the celebrated LP.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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Brea-Olinda Unified plans to pilot a standalone semester-long ethnic studies elective this spring, while students can also take a Chicano studies course through Fullerton College, spokesperson Melissa Serrato said.—
Hanna Kang,
Oc Register,
10 Oct. 2025
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Vegas never trailed in the series clincher, building a 30-21 lead by the end of the first quarter on 55% shooting.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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After months of trailing Spanberger, Earle-Sears has seized upon an escalating drama surrounding Democratic attorney general nominee Jay Jones to reverse the party’s momentum.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Oct. 2025
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Attendance is free with proceeds benefiting the Artisan Alliance at Wishing Spring scholarship, which offers continuing support to high school students who pursue the arts in college.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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The upcoming spin-off introduces viewers to a young group of cadets who come together to pursue a common dream of hope and optimism.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
11 Oct. 2025
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The shipborne system draws tracking data from the Baden-Württemberg’s TRS-4D AESA radar, integrated into its combat management system.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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That would track with current projections, which have four movies expected to crack double digits in total nominations on Oscar morning.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Gun (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gun%20%28for%29. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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