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Recent Examples of heave-ho
Even activities meant to celebrate certain groups are getting the heave-ho.
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Emily Peck, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
Finally, dingy, discolored, or stringy towels need to get the heave-ho.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
Even activities meant to celebrate certain groups are getting the heave-ho.
—Emily Peck, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
Charleson used to joke that she wasn’t received with open arms by many of the cast and crew, who were upset that her predecessor was given the heave-ho.
—Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 12 Jan. 2025
Finally, dingy, discolored, or stringy towels need to get the heave-ho.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
Harmon gave Nolte the heave-ho and Masariu escorted the still-enraged, still-muttering coach off the court, toward the locker room.
—The Indianapolis Star, 12 Jan. 2024
As Democrats gave a handful of centrists the heave-ho, Republicans rejected some of their more strident MAGA candidates.
—Laura Vozzella, Washington Post, 21 June 2023
The cargo area is big enough for five occupants' luggage, but the high floor means loading heavy bags requires a heave-ho.
—Tony Quiroga, Car and Driver, 23 Mar. 2023
Emily Peck, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
Finally, dingy, discolored, or stringy towels need to get the heave-ho.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
Even activities meant to celebrate certain groups are getting the heave-ho.
—Emily Peck, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
Charleson used to joke that she wasn’t received with open arms by many of the cast and crew, who were upset that her predecessor was given the heave-ho.
—Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 12 Jan. 2025
Finally, dingy, discolored, or stringy towels need to get the heave-ho.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
Harmon gave Nolte the heave-ho and Masariu escorted the still-enraged, still-muttering coach off the court, toward the locker room.
—The Indianapolis Star, 12 Jan. 2024
As Democrats gave a handful of centrists the heave-ho, Republicans rejected some of their more strident MAGA candidates.
—Laura Vozzella, Washington Post, 21 June 2023
The cargo area is big enough for five occupants' luggage, but the high floor means loading heavy bags requires a heave-ho.
—Tony Quiroga, Car and Driver, 23 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heave-ho
Noun
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Rumors swirled Thursday morning that Waltz and deputy national security adviser Alex Wong were getting the boot from the National Security Council.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
1 May 2025
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Jackson — at 6-6, 342 pounds and 34 1/8-inch arms to boot — is larger than both of them.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Jacobs said Republican colleagues have shared concerns privately with her about what Trump is doing and pointed out that this week, a Nebraska congressman became the first Republican lawmaker to publicly call for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s firing.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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The latest firings comes as dozens of courts around the country are already facing vacancies after the Trump administration laid off or received resignations from over 100 court staff, including over two dozen judges.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Kushi permitted four sacks and 16 pressures on 370 pass-blocking chances.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2025
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But Clowney, who co-led the team with 5.5 sacks last season, could potentially find himself all the way out in Charlotte, as his release would save the team roughly $7.75 million on the salary cap.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Heave-ho.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heave-ho. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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