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Recent Examples of ham
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
The chain’s sandwich options include the farmhouse (bacon, ham, cheddar, country pepper schmear on a cheesy hashbrown gourmet bagel), and the all-nighter (double egg and American cheese, smoky chipotle aioli on a cheesy hashbrown gourmet bagel).
—Jenna Thompson
april 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Laura Bradley, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2024
In honor of the Games’ host country this year, the star opted for a vintage, Parisian cabaret-style performance, hamming up her movements with every opportunity.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 26 July 2024
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Noun
To make this side dish a meal, toss in some cubed ham.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
The chain’s sandwich options include the farmhouse (bacon, ham, cheddar, country pepper schmear on a cheesy hashbrown gourmet bagel), and the all-nighter (double egg and American cheese, smoky chipotle aioli on a cheesy hashbrown gourmet bagel).
—Jenna Thompson
april 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
Episode writer Zachary Reiter knows exactly how to ham up the calm before the storm, warming us up with sentimental moments (like a mother preparing her son for his first date) and frisky foreshadowing (of course there’s a couple getting it on in the bathroom).
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2024
In honor of the Games’ host country this year, the star opted for a vintage, Parisian cabaret-style performance, hamming up her movements with every opportunity.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 26 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ham
Adjective
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The pedigree of the studio also shows in some of the vocal talent involved, which includes a hammy Michael Sheen as a scheming hotel owner and Brian Cox as Lorcan and Charlie’s kindly grandfather.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
1 May 2026
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While the harp tends to invite a high literariness (Joanna Newsom being the most obvious example), Davis’ lyrics are very hammy, though that doesn’t feel like a failure so much as a deliberate flattening out of expression.—
Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Video of the incident shows the boy trying to scramble up the bank to safety as the beaver chases him before biting him on the thigh.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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The boy tried to run away but tripped and the beaver bit him on the upper thigh and continued to attack him.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Hey, none of you posers got any caprese sandwiches, right?—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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Seek out the real meaning; don’t follow or emulate posers.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Upton served as a radioman throughout the war, Farley said.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA TODAY,
28 Dec. 2024
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Upton continued to serve as a radioman during World War II and later started a family with wife Gene, who Pacific Historic Parks said died in 2018.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
28 Dec. 2024
Verb
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But if getting Andy back in the Runway fold feels a lot like getting her into it in the first film, that feeling will only persist, as the sequel apes the original feature nearly beat for beat, with some small swaps here and there.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
29 Apr. 2026
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There’s a word for this type of storytelling, and Taccone deserves credit for delivering a superior version of this without outright aping its most famous practitioner.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In 2016, Daniel stabbed to death Scott with a prison shank during exercise time.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
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In addition, Hofbräu Pub will offer traditional German dishes such as its famous pork shank, salads and pretzels, and Bavarian specialties like pork roast, pork cutlets and Oktoberfest-style chicken.—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Tatum briefly left Game 6 in the third quarter for unspecified treatment to his left calf.—
Kyle Hightower,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Jayson Tatum also suffered an apparent calf injury, which is a major concern for a player just under a year removed from an Achilles injury.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
2 May 2026
Noun
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The actor and longtime Knicks fan donned a blue suit with an orange tie on the red carpet.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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Musician Beyoncé, actor Nicole Kidman and tennis star Venus Williams serve as co-hosts alongside magazine executive Anna Wintour, who has long spearheaded the event.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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“Ham.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ham. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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