Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pratfalls
Noun
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Be sure to place foil on the bottom rack of the oven to catch any spills, and your cast iron will come out as good as new.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 2026 -
Judges grade on speed, mixology, flair and accuracy — as in, how little of the drink spills on the floor — for a $1,500 first-place prize.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Over the years, many climbing injuries and deaths have occurred on the traverse between the high camp and Denali Pass, mainly resulting from unprotected falls, according to the park.—
Becky Bohrer,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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If falls happen at night during bathroom trips, consider a bedside commode.—
Adaira Landry,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Whether Columbia will ever face legal scrutiny over the unique missteps surrounding its old SSN database, however, remains unclear.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2026
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Ahead, two experts share the most common missteps, plus what to do instead.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
Noun
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These lightweight suitcases do it all, from quick trips to weeklong vacations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Utterback, who’d just gotten married and bought a house in Omaha, instead devoted himself to learning on his own, poring over books, making regular trips to Japan, and befriending masters of the craft.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Noun
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While the traditional fueling sector stumbles, wholesale clubs are emerging as a major exception to the downturn.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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The recovery was marked by additional stumbles, reversing course on traffic checkpoints, tax relief for wildfire victims and the need for a single recovery chief.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
Noun
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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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Whether from set pieces or open play, its accurate delivery pairs effectively with high-level headers of the ball.—
Esteban Campanela,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
Noun
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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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To grow these slips, grab an organic sweet potato—it’s recommended to use an organic tuber, as regular ones are usually treated with anti-sprouting agents.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
31 May 2026
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“Pratfalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pratfalls. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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