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Recent Examples of parry
In combat, the goal isn’t to block or parry.
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Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
The complexity of the mechanics becomes a little more apparent as tougher foes begin blocking and parrying more astutely, forcing the player’s hand to put in a little more effort in their decision making.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
But if you too have been mesmerized by the Belle Époque aesthetics of recent video games like Lies of P and Clair Obscur, Halloween is the perfect opportunity to put on a red beret and parry with the best of them.
—James Factora, Them., 17 Oct. 2025
In social media posts, Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Connecticut, and Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, parried Stephen Miller, one of Trump’s closest advisers, on which political side is stoking political violence.
—Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
The complexity of the mechanics becomes a little more apparent as tougher foes begin blocking and parrying more astutely, forcing the player’s hand to put in a little more effort in their decision making.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
But if you too have been mesmerized by the Belle Époque aesthetics of recent video games like Lies of P and Clair Obscur, Halloween is the perfect opportunity to put on a red beret and parry with the best of them.
—James Factora, Them., 17 Oct. 2025
In social media posts, Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Connecticut, and Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, parried Stephen Miller, one of Trump’s closest advisers, on which political side is stoking political violence.
—Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parry
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Meanwhile, Bottega Veneta’s perfume holder makes sure your travel-sized scent never ever rolls around at the bottom of your bag, evading your grip hand again.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2026
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Kids use a variety of methods to evade age rules by giving fraudulent information.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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When approached, such a goose might have made a feeble attempt to escape.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Dylan Volantis escaped a jam with two consecutive strikeouts to conclude a stellar outing.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Feb. 2026
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Division 2 After two one-goal victories to reach the finals, Coronado freshman Audrey Roberts and her teammates used a late surge to avoid another close call.—
Glae Thien,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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That’s because more of these people are often snowshoe hikers who normally avoid steep terrain.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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That is the one achievement that eludes me at the moment.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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He has been charged with felony fleeing to elude arrest with a motor vehicle, and felony assault with a deadly weapon on a government official, the sheriff’s office said.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Feb. 2026
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Not Carolyn artfully dodging the drug allegations!—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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The right dealer won't rush you, hide fees or dodge questions about delivery and buybacks, which can make all the difference between a smart purchase and an expensive lesson.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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But Larkin was at the top of the crease to deflect it past the netminder for the 1-0 lead.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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Hughes’ shot was headed directly into the pads of Markstrom, who was perfectly positioned for an easy save, before Larkin, perched on the doorstep, reached out to deflect the puck by Markstrom on his gloved side.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Parry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parry. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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