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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pratfalls
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Rivera recommends wiping it after use if spills occur and deep cleaning every month or two.—
Aliyah Rodriguez,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026 -
Tips To Keep Your Stove Grates Clean Longer Clean up spills and messes as soon as the burner and grates have cooled to prevent a buildup of residue.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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So even if the effective tax rate falls, prices aren’t likely to sink for consumers because of the ruling Friday.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Then, make your way over to the Blue Ridge Rapids to float past the artificial falls.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Feb. 2026
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That polarization leaves little margin for prosecutorial missteps.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Feb. 2026
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In actuality, such missteps are usually neither obvious nor uncommon.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Book for shoulder season staycations or weekend trips from NYC and Boston.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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Passengers will pay a surcharge based on their trips' distance and cabin.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Stoddard credited her team with helping her after the early stumbles.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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Around that time, public demonstrations of the humanoids often drew skepticism, such as a robot marathon in April that made headlines for stumbles, crashes and breakdowns.—
Dylan Butts,Matthew Chin,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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Double-headers featuring at least one and sometimes three teams of Philly’s best college basketball teams filled the place every night.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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The copycats in the lower leagues can’t rely on that, and the football has become distinctly more old-school, with many more headers per game than, say, five years ago.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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For easy home upgrades that won’t break the bank, check out this steel hat organizer that makes spring cleaning easier ($8), a luxe fleece blanket that’s perfect for layering ($9), and area rug grippers that help prevent slips and trips ($6).—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2026
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Floppy oversized bows on lace slips or sheer blouses?—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Pratfalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pratfalls. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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