Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punch-outs
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The event felt like a throwback to the glitzy, lavish Hollywood premieres that used to take over the town every weekend, but have become scarce since the film business suffered a series of blows that have led to lots of belt-tightening.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
21 Apr. 2026 -
The Senate’s quick passage of the 10-day patch was starkly different than the House’s rare overnight session, during which House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) was dealt two consecutive blows.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Apr. 2026
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Ahead, our experts break down what’s legal, what’s murky, and how best to initiate a conversation with your neighbor to avoid confrontations down the road.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
18 Apr. 2026
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Among lawmakers on Capitol Hill, as more video confrontations pop up online, TMZ’s presence is looming larger.—
Dominick Mastrangelo,
The Hill,
15 Apr. 2026
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Patience demonstrates care and prevents avoidable mix-ups.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2026
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Keeping track of household spending and other bills helps avoid late payments and mix-ups.—
Malana VanTyler,
Sacbee.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Edwards missed the first meeting, and Denver was without multiple rotational pieces in each of the final three duels.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2026
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Among defenders with 900 or more Premier League minutes this season, Mosquera ranks joint 10th for duels won per 90 minutes and seventh for tackles won per 90.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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College basketball games recently have turned into full-contact melees after hard fouls on the court.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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Other brewhouse brawls happen at Magnanimous Brewing in Tampa (Havoc And Haze) and Walking Tree Brewery in Vero Beach (Rooted In Chaos), often drawing 300 to 500 visitors, CCW co-owner Dan Ackerman says.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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While on-ice brawls are nothing new in professional ice hockey, flying fisticuffs have a history in the police and fireman face off from years past.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Punch-outs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punch-outs. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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