Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mousetraps
Noun
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Magaletti ventures a tentative introduction of brushes on snares; following the muted peal of distant thunder, upsammy chimes in with a plangent synthesizer sequence reminiscent of Arovane and other IDM producers from around the turn of the millennium.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
13 Apr. 2026 -
Conservationists-in-the-making can join hands-on efforts like removing poacher snares, clearing invasive plants, or collecting data on endangered species.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Basil also traps heat and humidity close to the ground, creating the ideal environment for summer-loving peppers, while also boosting the pepper's flavor both on the ground and on our plate.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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Then the glottis closes, which briefly traps air inside the lungs while the chest and abdominal muscles contract; in turn, pressure builds.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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At the most recent debate, hosted by NBC4 and Telemundo 52 on May 6, the seven candidates again clashed over housing and immigration, while Becerra and Steyer faced fierce attacks from both sides of the political spectrum, The Los Angeles Times reported.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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As the United States has escalated its attacks on Iran, there’s something pleasingly transgressive about bringing Iranian elements into such overtly Western music—so much so that the songs without Yaghmai’s playing seem a little subdued in comparison.—
Molly Mary O’Brien,
Pitchfork,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Each show nets the Cyclones about $1 million.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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The Korea Times noted that under the Capital Market Act, any person who nets KRW5 billion or more by making false representations about a financial product faces a prison term of at minimum five years, with a life sentence possible at the upper end.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While those behind the recent maritime raids have yet to be identified, previous ship captures have often involved young Somalis from impoverished communities and armed extremists affiliated with global terror networks.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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Most of the 25 state permits — nearly 3 out of 4 — issued since 2019 that granted manta ray captures were for overseas aquariums, according to an analysis of public records obtained by the nonprofit Animal Legal Defense Fund.—
Max Chesnes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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“Mousetraps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mousetraps. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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