HEAVE-HO Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

heave-ho

noun

Definition of heave-ho

as in boot

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Recent Examples of heave-ho Martin, on the other hand, is straight-laced and a bit of a Debbie Downer, nursing a broken heart after being given the heave-ho by investigative journalist Joyce (Ra Chapman). — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026 After nearly a century, the most famous umpire school in the country is getting the heave-ho. — Katie Woo, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026 The sad reality of getting rid of Julia, however, is that would probably mean Adriana, who is more of a fan favorite than ever, gets the heave-ho as well. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025 Most of the obscenely immense rules governing eduction should also be given the heave-ho. — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for heave-ho

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Noun

At Saint Laurent during Paris men’s, Connor Storrie rocked up in knee-high latex sock boots (on a scorching hot day, no less).

— Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 10 July 2026
Hiking asks little in the way of gear, welcomes almost anyone willing to lace up boots, and delivers a combination of novelty, adventure and measurable fitness gains that few other pursuits can match.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

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Nieporte filed a federal lawsuit in May against human resources company ADP Totalsource for its role in his firing, seeking at least $30 million.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 July 2026
Such blindsiding firings aren't limited to struggling employees; experienced professionals and executives are also abruptly dismissed due to shifting business priorities, restructuring, or leadership changes.

— Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of firing

Noun

The Comcast-NBCUniversal downsizing comes as other Hollywood players are bulking up.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
In recent decades, competition and changing readership patterns have led to the closure or downsizing of multiple city or state-wide newspapers.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 6 July 2026

Definition of downsizing

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