Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for horned in
Verb
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No cuts in 2026 — or even a hike?—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026 -
Zumwinkle darted along the left wall, cut in along the goal line and flicked a shot behind goaltended Kayle Osborne that deflected off the crossbar and into the net to give Minnesota a 1-0 lead just past the midway point in the first period.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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His father Frank, who Frankie was named after, died after having a pacemaker put in.—
Cheryl Fiandaca,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The judge’s order stated that Empower continues to fail to perform satisfactorily despite the quality improvement plans, corrective actions and other remedial measures put in place by the state, and poses imminent danger to the children under its care.—
Jane Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Social occasions and day-to-day activities are being interrupted by evacuation alerts and flashes in the sky as air defenses intercept drones, but much of life continues as normal, residents told CNBC.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,Emma Graham,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2026
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Contact with the beloved has only been temporarily interrupted.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Ace Valentine chipped in 13 points, Josh Odunowo added 8, and Jose Roberto Tanchyn contributed 7 points and 10 rebounds.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Sean Mondragon chipped in 13 points for Brennan.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Horned in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horned%20in. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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