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Recent Examples of jackknife
An investigation shows that a semi-truck pulling tandem trailers hydroplaned, causing the driver to lose control and the semi to jackknife.
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Sam Gillette, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The semi then crashed into two other 18-wheelers, causing one to jackknife and hit a Jeep Compass, Ford Mustang and Honda, officials with DPS told WFAA-TV.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2025
Mendoza hit the car in front of him, causing him to jackknife, which in turn caused his entire load of heavy steel pipes to land on my husband's truck, crushing him and killing him instantly.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
The trailer of the truck turned sideways in jackknife fashion and was blocking all northbound lanes.
—Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 20 Dec. 2024
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Sam Gillette, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The semi then crashed into two other 18-wheelers, causing one to jackknife and hit a Jeep Compass, Ford Mustang and Honda, officials with DPS told WFAA-TV.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2025
Mendoza hit the car in front of him, causing him to jackknife, which in turn caused his entire load of heavy steel pipes to land on my husband's truck, crushing him and killing him instantly.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
The trailer of the truck turned sideways in jackknife fashion and was blocking all northbound lanes.
—Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jackknife
Noun
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How did the pocketknife wind up on the sideline of a college football game?—
Sam McDowell
October 16,
Kansas City Star,
16 Oct. 2025
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Leipold said in his postgame press conference that a pocketknife had been thrown during the game and had hit a member of Kansas’ staff.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In Episode 2, wouldn’t tech-savvy Claudette have a proper iPhone case that would survive a three-story belly flop?—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
5 Sep. 2025
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An early version of Starship tried to bleed off that kinetic energy with a kind of aerodynamic belly flop that ended in a catastrophic loss of control.—
Adam Rogers,
Scientific American,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Just as a chef hones a knife daily to keep it prime—rather than waiting for it to dull and require the destructive act of sharpening—organizations can hone their approach to AI in ways that are less risky, more resilient, and ultimately faster and more effective than transformation.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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The film’s final reveal is one last turning of the knife in Lapid’s incisive, combustible critique of a country ensnared in the delirium of war.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For the final time this NFL season, there was a double-header on Monday Night Football.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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United had not won at Anfield since 2016 but came away with three points thanks to an early goal from Bryan Mbeumo and a late header from Harry Maguire.—
Luke Bosher,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Owls’defensive back Adrian Laing jumped the route, putting the dagger in the game in the first half with a 64-yard pick-six.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Oct. 2025
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The final interception was the dagger, coming with 32 seconds left on the clock with Miami in field goal range down by three points.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Oversize black aviator sunglasses and citrine drop earrings were the perfect finishing touches.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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These lightweight, waterproof shoes feature plush cushioning and a 12mm heel-to-toe drop to absorb impact during heel strikes.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Jackson said Burgin threatened her with a handgun and also has a rifle and a switchblade, the filing says.—
Christie D’Zurilla,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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The agency shares that knives of any length, including switchblades, are not permitted on board aircraft and through TSA checkpoints.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2025
Noun
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The same goes for Charli XCX who, in a Danielle Frankel slip and Vivienne Westwood corset dress, made the case for uptight brides to let go of their pursuit of perfection and just let loose.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Inside her book bag, though, was a permission slip for a field trip to the zoo scheduled for later that week.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Jackknife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jackknife. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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