last ditches

plural of last ditch

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for last ditches
Noun
  • Celebrity makeup artist Michael Anthony accentuated her under eyes using a brightening concealer and kissed the faintest shade of pink to her outer corners next to long lash extensions that reached her brows.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
  • At the memorial, at least in some corners, she was being received with reverence.
    Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • That’s good news for customers, who are no longer satisfied with quick-and-dirty fixes that prioritize expediency over safety.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
  • The 31-year-old Melbourne native recalls that the two were tinkering away endlessly to get everything just right, still making fixes to the lyrics two hours after the mixes were due.
    Josh Glicksman, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • All told, whether a dive bar is in a downtown area, off a busy main street or hidden in a neighborhood, these are beloved spots that draw regulars and newcomers for the drinks, perhaps a good bar burger, but definitely the camaraderie.
    Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Some dishwasher pods contain rinse aid, which helps with the drying process and minimizes water spots, while others don't.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Examples include The Dutch Kettle of Hamptonville, which makes fruit jams, jellies and barbecue sauce.
    Chase Jordan November 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
  • The berries, which birds also love, can be eaten fresh or made into jams and jellies.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Despite what many baseball fans think, the Dodgers do have holes to fill in their lineup.
    Drew VonScio, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
  • The ozone layer has historically provided a critical defense between the potentially harmful rays of the sun and the people who live on the Earth’s surface, but climate change has served to weaken it, even causing holes within it in certain areas.
    William Jones, Ascend Agency, 11 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Active anthill, choreographed by collision warning systems,music arranged by sonics of bumps and scrapes.
    Leslie Simon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
  • All told, DeRose-Broeckert collected data from 109 fresh rubs and 37 fresh scrapes.
    Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Pakistan Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said his nation was hoping for more of a consensus going into Tuesday’s vote given the funding predicaments and operational issues that have dogged the MSS.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Is River in desperate need of some R&R, or is everyone else projecting their own predicaments onto him?
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • YouTube has navigated similar impasses with other entertainment companies this year.
    Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Similar sticking points have led to impasses in the separate negotiation processes, now requiring a third party to assist with mediation and fact-finding.
    Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
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“Last ditches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/last%20ditches. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

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