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Recent Examples of punching bag
Netflix has been a favourite punching bag for many in the French industry who blame declining box office on the rise of online viewing.
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Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2022
Maybe my knee-jerk reaction just proved a key Harry & Meghan point: The Duchess of Sussex makes for an easy punching bag.
—Kristen Baldwin and Darren Franich, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2022
This 205-pound heavyweight punching bag is a #1 best-seller on Amazon.
—John Thompson, Men's Health, 14 Nov. 2022
Social media, often a punching bag here, took more hits this year.
—Rob Pegoraro, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2022
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Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2022
Maybe my knee-jerk reaction just proved a key Harry & Meghan point: The Duchess of Sussex makes for an easy punching bag.
—Kristen Baldwin and Darren Franich, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2022
This 205-pound heavyweight punching bag is a #1 best-seller on Amazon.
—John Thompson, Men's Health, 14 Nov. 2022
Social media, often a punching bag here, took more hits this year.
—Rob Pegoraro, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punching bag
Noun
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The other guys are on their feet, trying to break it up, someone is calling someone else a loser, there are swings and kicks and insults, men grabbing at other men, trying to restrain them and busting the restraints.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
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With the draft completed and free agent signings winding down, here’s a look at the biggest winners and losers from the Raiders’ offseason.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The league decided to introduce postgame flop fines in the 2012-13 season where plays were reviewed after games and those individuals were fined for exaggerating contact.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Those are reasons for the Nuggets’ postseason flop.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
Noun
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There will be several chances for rain across Maryland Wednesday through early next week, but none of the days are looking like washouts.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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This is an ideal grass for patching after a washout.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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My cat, Boris, is not a quitter.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
29 Apr. 2026
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Evidence shows nicotine products can help quitters overcome these hurdles and permanently break their tobacco dependence.—
Bautista Vivanco,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Punching bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punching%20bag. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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