as in sieges
the cutting off of an area by military means to stop the flow of people or supplies
Germany's abandonment of the leaguer of Stalingrad is seen as a major turning point of World War II
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as in besieges
to surround (as a fortified place) with armed forces for the purpose of capturing or preventing commerce and communication
an impregnable fortress that not even the mightiest army on earth would venture to leaguer
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Recent Examples of leaguers
Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
There are still quite a few big-leaguers available, covering a broad spectrum of talent and viability.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
In the film, none of the players become major-leaguers.
—Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Unlike last season, the Braves are at least equipped with big-leaguers to fill the Profar-sized void.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Kremer, relievers Eli Morgan and Tommy Kahnle, catcher Garrett Stubbs, outfielder Harrison Bader and infielder Spencer Horowitz, are among the familiar major-leaguers committed to play for Ausmus and his coaching staff, with MLB names like Kevin Youkilis, Mark Loretta and Jerry Narron.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
Trout is one of the players who has been hitting early against the minor-leaguers.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
Only New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge posted a higher batting average among major-leaguers.
—Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Witt was listed among the 10 best big-leaguers for the 2026 season by MLB Network.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
The major leaguers are almost certainly coming, even if the details are still being worked out.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
There are still quite a few big-leaguers available, covering a broad spectrum of talent and viability.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
In the film, none of the players become major-leaguers.
—Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Unlike last season, the Braves are at least equipped with big-leaguers to fill the Profar-sized void.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Kremer, relievers Eli Morgan and Tommy Kahnle, catcher Garrett Stubbs, outfielder Harrison Bader and infielder Spencer Horowitz, are among the familiar major-leaguers committed to play for Ausmus and his coaching staff, with MLB names like Kevin Youkilis, Mark Loretta and Jerry Narron.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
Trout is one of the players who has been hitting early against the minor-leaguers.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
Only New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge posted a higher batting average among major-leaguers.
—Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Witt was listed among the 10 best big-leaguers for the 2026 season by MLB Network.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaguers
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However, Birru said the sieges were not fully broken.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Now requests are arriving steadily from New York, Maine, and Milan, other locales bracing for their own sieges.—
Kathryn Savage,
Artforum,
10 Feb. 2026
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The blockades of the past are merely a prelude to those to come.—
Robert Moor,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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Markets could swing between risk-on relief — if regime collapse removes the threat of oil blockades or nuclear escalation — and risk-off persistence if conflict drags on and supply disruptions intensify, according to Ben Emons of FedWatch Advisors.—
Garrett Downs,Greg Iacurci,Azhar Sukri,Spriha Srivastava,Emma Graham,Lee Ying Shan,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2026
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Dane was diagnosed last April with ALS, a disease that attacks nerves in the brain and spinal cord, stealing a person's ability to walk, breathe and often speak.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2026
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Symptoms of measles, a virus that attacks the lungs and airways, can include fever, cough, a blotchy rash, and red, watery eyes.—
Andrew Jones,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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Another community member expressed deep skepticism regarding the stability and security of such investments.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Last month, the Vatican bank announced two equity benchmarks that conform to ethical Catholic criteria and are aimed at serving as a reference for Catholic investments globally.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Leaguers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaguers. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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