Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for languishments
Noun
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As people age, the number and function of mitochondria decreases.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025 -
Prices across Louisville have generally followed the national trend, showing significant decreases from their peak in the first quarter of 2025.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
29 Oct. 2025
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The latest flare-up has underscored the stumbling blocks to a lasting peace.—
Jana Choukeir,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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The company launched its eleventh Starship test rocket earlier this month following a string of stumbling blocks and explosions.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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Even with the staff reductions, Ellison has been spending big on content deals since closing the deal forming Paramount Skydance.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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Temperature reductions from extensive tree coverage offer sustainability benefits beyond mere aesthetics — a critical consideration in a climate where outdoor spaces become nearly uninhabitable for months each year.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Everyday absurdities, moral failings and big-city tension carry a pointed social sting.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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There were festering family vendettas; botched forensics; staggering police failings.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
28 Oct. 2025
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With Republicans controlling both chambers of Congress, the courts have emerged as one of the main impediments to Trump administration policy.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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There are impediments, of course.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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Already, Lores has ended a cycle of revenue declines with five consecutive quarters of top-line growth.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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While the stock benchmarks saw sharp declines yesterday, both of them are poised to turn in healthy weekly and monthly gains.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Yes, essential workers who continue their duties during funding lapses typically receive back pay once the government reopens.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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It is also understood that the King took action in light of his sibling’s serious lapses of judgment and has the support of the wider family, including Prince William.—
Max Foster,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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His own composer as usual, Amenabar here tends to underline the film’s shortcomings, rather than elevate its idiosyncrasies with an original score that’s too conventional by half.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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The announcement comes after a USA TODAY report earlier this month that detailed the shortcomings of the platform’s existing safety features, along with data that showed the prevalence of teens using AI companions.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Languishments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/languishments. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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