as in fairies
an imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers
dreamed that her garden was the secret meeting place of pucks and sprites
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Recent Examples of pucks
Loose pucks Asked for his assessment on Charlie McAvoy before the game, Sturm said he’s been guilty of trying to do much at times.
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Stolarz noted how the Leafs played offence, shovelling pucks from down low to the points.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Guys were continually getting above pucks and taking hard strides back, not cheating for offense.
—Brad Elliott Schlossman, Twin Cities, 18 Oct. 2025
Little rolls of film, no bigger than hockey pucks, sat inside a large glass pot, under a lid, together with silica gel.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Donuts of all flavors are a hit, since gluten-free versions have a reputation for having the taste and texture of hockey pucks.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2025
Passing through clear plastic tubes, muck was sliced into disks like hockey pucks.
—Rodrique Ngowi, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Depth defenseman who’s used his feet and head well to clear pucks.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Stolarz noted how the Leafs played offence, shovelling pucks from down low to the points.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Guys were continually getting above pucks and taking hard strides back, not cheating for offense.
—Brad Elliott Schlossman, Twin Cities, 18 Oct. 2025
Little rolls of film, no bigger than hockey pucks, sat inside a large glass pot, under a lid, together with silica gel.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Donuts of all flavors are a hit, since gluten-free versions have a reputation for having the taste and texture of hockey pucks.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2025
Passing through clear plastic tubes, muck was sliced into disks like hockey pucks.
—Rodrique Ngowi, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Depth defenseman who’s used his feet and head well to clear pucks.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pucks
Noun
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But also fey and fairies and blah blah blah.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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Many of the old stories feature vilas, nymphs or fairies of the forests and mountains.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Visitors won’t experience any flashing lights, dancing elves or blaring carols.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Oct. 2025
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The hanging fireplace, seemingly lit by house elves, pairs nicely with the gratis bottles of spirits and Chilean wine.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Ghosts and goblins, along with Pikachu and princesses, filled the grounds of Heritage Hill Historical Park over the weekend.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
14 Oct. 2025
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Jack-o-lanterns, ghouls and goblins are around every corner, but the scariest creatures of all might be thousands of feet below the ocean’s surface.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Like those lunatic trolls who emerge now and then to threaten the children of right-wing media targets, the gooners are just having fun, playing around, saying the things one says to get ahead in their particular community.—
Daniel Kolitz,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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The trolls each have a story, and Dambo often makes children's books to go along with the sculptures, which are located across the world.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Pucks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pucks. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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