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Definition of hamnext

ham

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noun

ham

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verb

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of ham
Noun
The cachitos—flaky croissant-like rolls stuffed with ham—are reason alone to make the trip. Outside, 15 Jan. 2026 In the deli cold unit, which has the sole task of keeping food at or under 41 degrees, deli ham, beef bologna and cheese were too warm. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
This act also shows Lil Nas X’s rise including Madonna hamming for the cameras backstage at one of his shows. Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 27 Jan. 2024 The five-person group appears to be posing for the camera, hamming up their respective jobs. Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 14 June 2023 See All Example Sentences for ham
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ham
Adjective
  • But sometimes this hammy hilarity can feel like a substitute for thoughtful plotting and considerate character development.
    Niela Orr, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
  • The usually very composed DiCaprio is going viral for getting playful during one of the show's commercial breaks, as he was captured laughing, smiling, and doing a very hammy impression of a person who was off camera.
    Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Officers then fired shots, striking Sousa-Martins in the shoulder and thigh areas.
    Adam Thompson, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Poshdivah Maternity Bike Shorts There’s a lot of thigh chafing during pregnancy, and these shorts are long enough to avoid blisters and durable enough to avoid seam splitting.
    Olivia Dubyak, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Friendly goats treat downward dog posers as their own obstacle courses, scrambling atop yogis who may just find that supporting the weight of their agile farm friends is a surprisingly vigorous — and hilarious — core workout.
    John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Rideshare posers have also allegedly raped passengers.
    Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Upton served as a radioman throughout the war, Farley said.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
  • 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
  • American elites aped European fashions, art, and manners, and Europeans admired American energy and efficiency.
    Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Trying To Avoid The Generic However, having minimal buttons is hardly an original design strategy when so many EVs have followed this route (aping Tesla).
    James Morris, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • These retro-looking sneakers feature a breathable, contoured Vio Flex footbed and a supportive midsole shank.
    Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
  • The fork-tender caveman-size shank is blanketed in sautéed endive and a bright lemon-egg-dill sauce.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • This represents the latest setback in a tumultuous season for Morant, who had missed six games with an injured right calf before returning Sunday for the Grizzlies' 126-109 victory over the Orlando Magic in London.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 25 Jan. 2026
  • Usually the backup to Nikola Jokic, Valanciunas started alongside Gordon in a 107-97 win over the Wizards in his first game back from a right calf strain.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Violent confrontations targeting Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minnesota are being driven by outside actors exploiting chaos, not organic protest, according to a protest insider warning that the situation is rapidly spiraling.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The event was hosted by actor Steve Guttenberg.
    Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026

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“Ham.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ham. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.

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