heave-ho

noun

Definition of heave-honext
as in boot

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Recent Examples of heave-ho 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 Finally, dingy, discolored, or stringy towels need to get the heave-ho. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for heave-ho
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  1. boot
  2. firing
  3. sack
  4. downsizing
Noun
  • Plus, the relaxed fit transcends the seasons — wear baggy jeans with a tank top and sneakers now, then a sweater and boots come fall.
    — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The endorsements carry weight because unions give money to campaigns and provide boots-on-the-ground support to get out the vote.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of boot
Noun
  • The exposé alleged that Gomez was trying to distance herself from the company and outlined the messy firing of chief executive Daniella Pierson.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • More than 10 individual firings, between 900-910°C, were needed to create the clock.
    — Ming Liu, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of firing
Noun
  • Last season, Miller recorded nine sacks in 17 games with the Washington Commanders.
    — Johnny Resendiz, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Last season, the Cowboys had just 31 sacks, which was in the bottom third of the league.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of sack
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  • These tiny laundry room ideas prove that downsizing doesn’t have to mean downgrading your routine.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Portillo’s had about 200 employees at its corporate offices prior to the downsizing, the company told the Tribune Thursday.
    — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of downsizing

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