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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lightning rods
Noun
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The research team used advanced 3D imaging technology to find the ancient ant had many features similar to modern dirt ants, including distinctive mandibles with 12 triangular teeth for catching prey.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2025 -
Their larvae live in small holes in the turf and wait for their prey to walk by.—
Kevin Gepford,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Nurses and doctors are especially vulnerable, with reports showing that 91% of emergency doctors and 25% of nurses have been victims of workplace violence.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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The victims were asked to provide bail money in cash so their relative could be released immediately, according to federal authorities.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
24 Dec. 2024
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Their special teams kicked our butts.—
David Ubben,
The Athletic,
28 Dec. 2024
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Their special teams kicked our butts.—
David Ubben,
The Athletic,
28 Dec. 2024
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“Lightning rods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lightning%20rods. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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