Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pratfalls
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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,
12 June 2026 -
Best Wet-Dry Vacuum Hard floors, especially those in or around the kitchen area, can collect both wet and dry spills.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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The researchers conducted 32 dives that took place between February and March in 2023 and found 485 whale-fossil deposits in addition to five modern whale falls.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Also unchanged from the 2025 model is the display’s Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection, a mid-tier spin-off of the more premium Victus architecture, which is designed to offer decent resilience against accidental falls and scratches.—
Kimberly Gedeon,
PC Magazine,
11 June 2026
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Already bruised by a series of missteps since Labour returned to power less than two years ago, Starmer has faced calls within his party’s ranks to stand down.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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An emergency meeting of the Maryland State Board of Elections (SBE) was held on Tuesday to discuss the aftermath of several mail-in-ballot missteps.—
Drew Aunkst,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Ridetop is another ideal house—and often booked for corporate group trips, small meetings, and family reunions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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An affordable wellness retreat typically falls in the budget-to-mid-range tier, roughly $1,000 to $2,000 for a week-long stay, or under $500 per night for shorter trips.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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But the Senate Democratic Caucus isn’t united behind him, and his series of stumbles has some in the party contending that Collins’ defeat is no longer a prerequisite to winning the majority.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
10 June 2026
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While there has been incremental progress on AI features over the past two years, there have also been lots of stumbles, mostly notably failing to upgrade Siri in a meaningful way until now.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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In qualifying, the two-time runners-up (as Czechoslovakia, in 1934 and 1962) scored more set-piece goals — seven of them headers — than any other European team.—
David Hickey,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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Itten twice came close with headers that sailed just over the bar, but Australia survived.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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During the pre-show, guests can explore tarot books and uncover slips of paper hidden in them that prompt us to answer questions or complete poems — the latter will figure into the performance.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Sturdy shoes can help prevent slips on uneven or wet surfaces.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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“Pratfalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pratfalls. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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