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Recent Examples of jackknife
The senior jackknife had a 10-yard rushing TD, then a punt return for a TD to give the Eagles a 14-12 lead.
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Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
Singh allegedly made a U-turn in an unauthorized area on the Florida Turnpike, causing his truck to jackknife and collide with a minivan.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2025
An investigation shows that a semi-truck pulling tandem trailers hydroplaned, causing the driver to lose control and the semi to jackknife.
—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
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Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
Singh allegedly made a U-turn in an unauthorized area on the Florida Turnpike, causing his truck to jackknife and collide with a minivan.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2025
An investigation shows that a semi-truck pulling tandem trailers hydroplaned, causing the driver to lose control and the semi to jackknife.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jackknife
Noun
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Police say Mendez-Marin was found with blood on his clothes and a bloody pocketknife at the scene.—
Stepheny Price , Ashley Papa , Elizabeth Pritchett,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Police said Gregory then pulled out a pocketknife, threatened to stab the juvenile and began stealing a PlayStation console and controllers.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
18 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Maybe that Great White shark out there did a big ol' belly flop?—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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To his credit, Johnson addressed the movie’s belly flop at the box office with candor and with maturity.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
12 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But the best dishes attest to careful technique, like the lovingly fluffy housemade paneer that somehow melts and crumbles at once, and biryani under a lid sealed with a strip of dough, pried off with a knife at your table.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Gaff pulled a hunting knife out of his boot.—
Nina Giraldo,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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Mimi Van Zanten’s header in the 81st minute stood up as the winning goal to give Wave FC a 2-1 win in front of 17,169 at BMO Stadium Saturday.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Kelvin Yeboah’s header in the 90th minute tied it up.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
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Also, 2023 first-round pick Cason Wallace, an elite defender and efficient offensive contributor, delivered the dagger Thursday with eight fourth-quarter points.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Cold-reading Natalie to steal the dagger?—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Then, put your ballot into a mailbox or secure drop box, or deliver it to a voting center or county elections office.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Two aviation courses are expected to take place, including water drops, passenger loading, cargo handling and refining communications, according to a release.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
Noun
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By Ali Wunderman June 28, 2021 The Most Dangerous Animals in the World Horns, fangs, and switchblade faces can all be found on these deadly creatures.—
Hannah Towey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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It’s been a quarter century since the mostly Canadian supergroup New Pornographers sprang from the florid imagination of Carl Newman, a pop savant with an angel’s voice and switchblade wit.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2026
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The dress is also fully lined, so there’s no need for a slip underneath.—
Kate Donovan,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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Thanks to the rubber slip-resistant outsole, these loafers provide great stability, especially on icy and muddy ground in winter and spring.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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“Jackknife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jackknife. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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