Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for locked
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Ayanna Harris-Rashid was sitting up in bed, her newborn son latched to her breast, one hand scrolling on her phone, when the police called.—
Shoshana Walter,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026 -
TikTok has latched onto the idea that normal facial bloating equals poor health—and the problem goes far beyond misinformation.—
Georgia Casey,
Allure,
6 Feb. 2026
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To add a bit of theatrical flair, the gown featured a ruffled funnel neck that wrapped around Taylor from the shoulders up.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Feel wrapped in comfort without drowning in bulk with the Softest Sweats Boat-neck Pullover, a loungewear staple at 25 percent off.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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Shackles hang from the banisters so visitors to the church can picture how these people were chained together.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
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One protester chained herself to a Jaguar sedan that was parked in the middle of the road with its tires slashed, according to a police report.—
Shaddi Abusaid,
AJC.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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The ground beef was chopped fine on the grill and folded together with sweet, softened onions and perfectly melted American cheese, all tucked into a soft roll with crisp lettuce and tomato for balance.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Feb. 2026
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Finally, the vanilla and almond extracts are folded in, which give the cake its signature taste.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Department of Homeland Security would be barred from using a full-body restraint device called the WRAP under a new bill introduced in the House on Wednesday.—
JASON DEAREN AND JIM MUSTIAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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Beyond that, many kids who feel strongly are unlikely to back down, particularly when they’re barred from action.—
Jeffrey S. Solochek,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2026
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There’s real, sweat-inducing tension to scenes where Esther, alone at home with her children, is encircled and menaced by mobs of men preying on the easiest of targets.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
22 Feb. 2026
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The rock was encircled by a whopping 58 more pink diamonds, plus one half-moon diamond on either side.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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Illinois bolted an early 15-3 lead as USC stumbled out of the gate, turning the ball over four times in the first six minutes and missing seven of its first eight shots.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Many of them built their businesses on Slack, Zoom, and AI tools, so flexibility and technology are baked into how their firms run—not bolted on as a perk.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Glenn threw a defiant punch to the air as her music came to a close, then tears began to flow as her coach, Damon Allen, enveloped her in a hug.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Tender cake layers are filled and topped with a rich pecan pie filling, then enveloped with a creamy Browned Butter Frosting.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Locked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locked. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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