last ditches

plural of last ditch

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for last ditches
Noun
  • Inside at Revel Lounge, half the après crowd sips cocktails in robes and slippers while the other half have logged back on with work and are huddled away in the bar’s many discreet nooks and corners.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
  • Once inside a world, the missionaries split up and seek out small groups chatting in quieter corners.
    Fiona Murphy, NPR, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Chrome 149 fixes three use after free vulnerabilities rated as critical.
    Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • But if that isn't in your budget, then there are some more affordable fixes.
    Alora Bopray, USA Today, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • Little Spirit’s address puts it within walking distance of several other restaurants and bars, including a few spots likely to show big sporting events.
    Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • Don't forget to check the social media accounts of your local favorite eating spots for more deals.
    Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • Natalia Cardona Sanchez from Guatemala makes tropical jams with Latin American and Caribbean flavors.
    Siafa Lewis, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • Others may step in when a package jams, a label fails to scan or a pallet needs human attention.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • The Chileans drilled holes allowing workers to insert a camera and pinpoint his location.
    Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • Plus, Hannah Vanbiber uncovers why World Cup players are cutting holes in their socks.
    The Athletic, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • Tony says no bystanders were hurt and his deputies have only minor cuts and scrapes.
    S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 30 June 2026
  • The boy bore no signs of scrapes or skin punctures, so the family initially didn’t take him for medical care.
    Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • Rather than bridging shortfalls, both Seattle and Washington now face more difficult fiscal predicaments, Joblon said.
    Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
  • The madman strategy is for not-crazy leaders caught in adverse predicaments.
    David Frum, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The second chapter intertwines misfortune and impasses.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 10 June 2026
  • The Senate unanimously approved a resolution to withhold lawmakers’ pay during government shutdowns, aiming to encourage faster resolution of federal budget impasses after record-breaking closures.
    Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
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“Last ditches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/last%20ditches. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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