as in oh
how surprising, doubtful, or unbelievable
my word, how that child has grown!
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for my word
Interjection
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Why, oh why, do the Rangers keep throwing away almost certain victories in the final minutes of playoff games?—
FILIP BONDY,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2017
Interjection
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Kinda knocks your to-do list down a few pegs, no?—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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So, no, not a knee-jerk reaction, but basically the awareness that there is nothing wrong with insurance.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Mar. 2026
Interjection
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Florid ha’s shot above 42% from deep in each of its last five games.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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Good manners and charm go a long way – ha!—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Interjection
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Oh gee, is that supposed to be me in the video with the goatee?—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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As the spigot closed, inflation spiked (gee, maybe there’s a connection?) and the economy slowed, the state budget went from a whopping surplus to stubborn deficits.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
6 Aug. 2025
Interjection
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But hey, Big Pork would make big bank.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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And this week – hey, look at that!—
Chris Brennan,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
Interjection
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By comparison, the Dominican Republic team has four starters on its roster, and the rest of its relievers are, well, relievers, eliminating the need to guarantee innings.—
Johnny Flores Jr,
New York Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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So even if Willis and the defense flop this season, Miami still be positioned to land one of those QBs without going into this season trying to lose like, well, the hapless Washington Wizards.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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