Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for placers
Noun
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The Panthers are the reigning NFC South champs.—
Mike Kaye
Updated January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026 -
The Eagles were the defending Super Bowl champs.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Miguel had brought Reina’s résumé to Nakia as one of two finalists, the other finalist being a guy who had done a year at Le Cordon Bleu.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Paperwork snafu Two-time reigning pairs figure skating national champions Alisa Efimova and husband Misha Mitrofanov qualified for the Winter Olympics in Milan next month, but are ineligible because Efimova isn't an American citizen.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Jan. 2026
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The San Diego Wave will open their 2026 season at home and play the defending National Women’s Soccer League champions on July 4, part of a season schedule released by the club on Thursday.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Some as conquerors, some as Crusaders.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
6 Dec. 2025
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At the same time, the New World’s conquerors mocked the idea of humanity’s oneness, laying the foundation for race supremacy.—
Greg Grandin
September 23,
Literary Hub,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Placers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placers. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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