Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for horning in
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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
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During offseason workouts, Steele noticed the players were putting in extra effort, had a chip on their shoulder.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
17 Mar. 2026
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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
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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