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 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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Noun

Frazier was brilliant at throwing it from what would seem the soles of his boots.

— Chris McKenna, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The Garment’s spring collection included equestrian staples like knee-high boots, elevated leggings, and gloves and other ensembles that could have gone right to a dressage show.

— Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of boot

Noun

That was a stunner, but surely Michigan would come out firing and put the 2025 MAC champions away.

— Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Conclusion Laser weapons offer rapid engagement, deep magazines, and significantly lower firing costs than many conventional defensive missiles.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of firing

Noun

Aidan Hutchinson, at this stage of his career, is a perennial 12-sack, 100-pressure performer when healthy.

— Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Mack once again decided to extend his prolific career, Tuipulotu is playing for a new contract after earning 13 sacks in 2025, and Dupree brings veteran depth.

— Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of sack

Noun

Of course, there are other normal course of business costs, such as rents on stores, payroll, taxes, and purchasing inventory, but they’re greatly reduced following ELG’s dramatic downsizing.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
The downsizing comes amid a particularly challenging stretch for film and TV productions in California.

— Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of downsizing

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