heave-hos

plural of heave-ho

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for heave-hos
Noun
  • Dress it up with a skirt and boots for an office-ready outfit, or throw it on with jeans and clogs for a look even Rory Gilmore would wear.
    Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Universal Thread Rhi Boots This classic pair of riding boots is a versatile fall staple.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In the leadup to the deadline to fund the government this week, the White House directed agencies to prepare for mass firings in the event that Congress couldn’t reach a deal, rather than furloughing those not deemed essential as in past shutdowns.
    Connor Greene, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Of the 55 firings, 18 resulted in the school finding itself in the AP Poll sometime in the following season.
    Noah White, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • And considering Maye’s 17 sacks this season — already half his total from 2024 — McDaniels had plenty of reasons to justify a conservative approach.
    Jeff Howe, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • One of the sacks came on a must-have third down on the Dolphins’ final possession of the game.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Heave-hos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heave-hos. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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