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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heave-hos
Noun
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Soon, there could be military boots on the ground crossing into the Islamic Republic of Iran from this terrain of fertile valleys, deep gorges and ancient Mesopotamian trade routes perched below the mountainous border dividing Iraq and Iran.—
Younes Mohammad,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026 -
There's real grit underneath the shag haircut and thigh-high boots, though; see the discotheque scene, where her entire body vibrates with a desperate mix of hope, terror, and determination.—
Darren Franich,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Since the mass firings began, former CDC worker and their supporters have protested every Tuesday during the afternoon rush hour outside the CDC's main entrance.—
Jess Mador,
NPR,
13 Mar. 2026
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But the recent firings of the investigators and potential exposure to Iran has members of Congress worried.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Kemp, 6-4, 220, who had seven sacks last season, said the transition to TFA this semester has gone smoothly.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Hawkeyes started the same five offensive linemen every game and gave up only 18 sacks in 13 games in 2025, winning the Joe Moore Award with all five earning All-Big Ten honors and three earning All-America recognition.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Heave-hos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heave-hos. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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