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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurdling
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The clip, posted to TikTok on November 1 by the canine's owner under @theweeniebrosdr, shows the black and tan shorthair dachshund, named Dior, leaping onto a toilet seat at his Florida home, and appearing to urinate directly into the bowl.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025 -
Roberts’ leaping grab on the side of the end zone on second-and-goal to capped a 76-yard drive and a perfect first half of passing by Trujillo.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
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DiMarco’s participation became a highlight of the event, with the student asking thoughtful questions about overcoming imposter syndrome and handling rejection.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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And that religion, like music, can carry the sound of struggle – but also the hope of one day overcoming the injustices and inequalities of everyday life.—
Ken Chitwood,
The Conversation,
5 Nov. 2025
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Getting the drain clear of debris will help improve your machine's efficiency and overall functionality, so don't even think about skipping this step.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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Miami played much better in the rematch 10 days later in Fort Lauderdale, holding Cincinnati to a 0-0 draw despite the absence of Messi and Jordi Alba, who were serving a suspension for skipping the MLS All-Star Game.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
10 Nov. 2025
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But the eye-watering stake only led to 18 sales, averaging out at $1,500 each, surmounting to only $27,000.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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While the Seaquarium location on paper offers nothing but financial upside for Martin — a development site facing Biscayne Bay just minutes from downtown Miami — building there will require surmounting a string of legal hurdles.—
Pedro Portal,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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The enduring moment of the game is probably the deep touchdown pass between Shough and Chris Olave — the one that saw Olave shrugging off cornerback Jaycee Horn and then scampering into the end zone, then jumping into a Panthers field-side fan section.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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In one impressive video, the teenager could be seen jumping over a large hill on her bike before zooming around a corner.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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After throwing the sandwich, Dunn ran off but was apprehended about a block away.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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People were throwing toilet paper rolls and full beer cans.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
5 Nov. 2025
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Viewers were able to see the hilarious shot of Jinky in the bath quickly cut to a very telling scene of the same dog bounding into a marshland or small lake, tail wagging, body splashing through mud and water in total ecstasy.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Fabian Hurzeler went ballistic before Gomez had even hit the turf, bounding around fourth official Stephen Martin in anticipation of serious punishment for the Leeds captain.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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And when was conquering ever a good thing?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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These terrorists are going about on a jihad and conquering territories and renaming them accordingly.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Hurdling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurdling. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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