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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puller
Noun
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The couple, described by fellow sailors as devout Christians and experienced cruisers, were known to be cautious at sea.—
Lesley Cosme Torres,
People.com,
4 Aug. 2025 -
On Thursday, longshoremen worked in concert with sailors to haul tons of rice into a barge headed for Vietnam.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The federal government cut the funding for Marketplace navigators by 90%, which means you will be expected to either enroll on your own or book an appointment with a navigator early.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Aug. 2025
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Carlin served as a navigator and was a member of the 22nd Bombardment Squadron (Medium), 341st Bombardment Group (Medium), 10th Air Force.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
26 July 2025
Noun
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On June 7, 2022, a skin cell swab revealed that DNA found in the trunk of Smith's car belonged to the man accused of killing him.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
1 Aug. 2025
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There are no standardized tests for men, but options include penile swabs and anal swabs.—
Cat Wang,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
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An errant oar and how 'hope floats' Andrew Diggs was among those who responded as part of a joint search and rescue team with TEXSAR and Heroes for Humanity to help find people who vanished in the flood.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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Hang a pennant above your fireplace, style a small stack of posters in a hallway, or layer art with an oar near a bookshelf to bring just the right amount of campcore to your walls.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 July 2025
Noun
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The property’s salt inspired signature fine dining restaurant is just one of six culinary destinations, and the rejuvenating spa offers unique services that provide the perfect balance of therapy and serenity.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Plants are pest resistant and tolerate salt, making a good choice for coastal gardens.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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One theory for this predator glut arose from the way that tar and asphalt kill.—
Ian Rose,
JSTOR Daily,
23 July 2025
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First launched in May 2022, ABBA Voyage saw the quartet – which comprises Bjorn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, Anni-Frid Lyngstad and Agnetha Fältskog – taking to the first stage for the first time in 40 years, albeit as digital avatars (or ‘ABBA-tars’).—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
23 July 2025
Noun
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The evil seaman, voiced by Mark Hamill, abducts SpongeBob and Patrick Star with the aim of using them to break a curse on his back.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 June 2025
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The Norfolk medical examiner confirmed the body found in the woods belonged to the missing seaman on Wednesday, June 11, the government agency said.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Paternoster Row stands a few blocks away from the Old Bailey courts and Newgate Prison, where so many sea dogs were dragged in chains, tried and sentenced to death.—
Sean Kingsley,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 May 2024
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The Collegeville outfit came with the mask of a scowling pirate with an open eye-patch that looked more like a black eye and a sickly green pallor that would shiver the timbers of the saltiest sea dog.—
René Guzman,
San Antonio Express-News,
2 Oct. 2024
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“Puller.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puller. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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