peter (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for peter (out)
Verb
  • This doesn’t necessarily mean suits and ties will vanish, only that players have options to get creative.
    Rob Rossi, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • In a daring escape a few months later, Bishnoi vanished, allegedly to settle a blood debt for a slain cousin, according to local media reports.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thick and stock is nearly evaporated, about 50 minutes.
    Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Volatile solvents, such as isododecane, evaporate quickly to deliver instant payoff, while emollients keep lips soft and moisturized for comfortable wear.
    Lily Wohlner, Allure, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Customers will be able to celebrate the unofficial annual holiday with a collectible, reusable holiday cup, which will be given out for free with the purchase of any handcrafted holiday beverage, the coffeehouse chain added.
    Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
  • The garb is ostentatious for sure and gives out cabana wear vibes, but there's no better time for a skeleton to take a tropical vacation getaway than Halloween, right?
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Peter (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peter%20%28out%29. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.

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