Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for horning in
Verb
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Dip the bottom of each cutting in rooting hormone and shake off any excess rooting powder or gel.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026 -
Rogers brought the conversation back to Crockett later in the episode, cutting in to clarify his earlier remarks.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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If the matter-antimatter asymmetry arose due to a breaking of a certain cosmic symmetry at a higher energy, then restoring the symmetry could lead to that symmetry re-breaking in a different fashion.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Mar. 2026
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Wild forward Nico Sturm has been breaking in his Team Germany skates at a few Minnesota practices, and joked about hiding his on-ice moves from NHL teammates that may be foes in Italy.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Remove any material holding the tree together before putting in a hole, says Williams.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
10 Mar. 2026
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Those who frequent here are serious about putting in turns, so much so that myriad Olympic skiers and snowboards learned on this mountain.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Dotson added 13 points for Birdville with Brandon Lohmann chipping in 11.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Mar. 2026
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Davion Mitchell scored 10 of his 13 in the third quarter, while chipping in seven assists.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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