horned in

Definition of horned innext
past tense of horn in
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horned in
Verb
  • Retirement advocates see any cap or cut in Social Security benefits as a slippery slope.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 4 May 2026
  • To temper those cuts in California, other groups proposed a new tax on billionaires that appears poised to qualify for the November ballot.
    Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
Verb
  • Acquiring ViewLift now gives it even more offerings to put in front of sports decision-makers.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026
  • This fall, the league looks forward to playing at Mitchell Field in Redwood City, where the city has put in synthetic turf that's safer for wheelchairs.
    Sharon Chin, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • At one point Blunt's character yells in exasperated, rapid-fire Italian at a protesting Versace when they're interrupted by Hathaway.
    Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
  • As Dearmon and Dayvault continue on, they’re interrupted by something special.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Ryan Beaumont chipped in with six kills and four blocks, while Hunter Fash contributed five kills and four blocks.
    Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Evan Bouchard and Leon Draisaitl chipped in two assists apiece.
    Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Horned in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horned%20in. Accessed 5 May. 2026.

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