heave-hos

plural of heave-ho

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heave-hos
Noun
  • Frequent flyers will go to great lengths to avoid checking their luggage, going so far as wearing their bulky hiking boots on the plane or vacuum-sealing their clothes before packing them into their carry-on.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Ofeefan Long-Sleeve A-Line Ribbed-Knit Mini Dress This mini sweater dress would look cute with a cropped leather jacket and coordinating knee-high boots.
    Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Several of President Donald Trump‘s firings of independent agency heads have made their way through the Supreme Court‘s emergency docket, but Tuesday’s ruling in a federal appeals court likely moves the justices closer to overturning a 90-year precedent on the issue.
    Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Chicago Public Schools settled with two former Lincoln Park High School administrators last month, following a five-year legal battle that began after their 2020 firings based on claims that were eventually disputed.
    Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Heyward racked up 71 tackles, eight sacks and 11 passes defended in 2024, resulting in a Pro Bowl appearance and a First-Team All-Pro selection.
    Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Gay, who has started 55 games in his NFL career (261 tackles, seven sacks and four interceptions) has shined in camp, and Britt is a strong special teams contributor who is better at defending the run than the pass.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Heave-hos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heave-hos. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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