Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punching bags
Noun
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Tech companies, which have relied on H-1Bs for years, could be the biggest losers under the new rules.—
Patricia Lopez,
Mercury News,
25 Sep. 2025 -
The winning team gets alone time with Mel, while the losers are sent back to the mansion on a bus.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But just like finishing poorly doesn’t necessarily correlate to postseason flops, finishing hot does not exactly equate to postseason success.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Styled with chic flip flops, Howie's woman demonstrates that kicking back on a getaway can also be a style statement.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The storm also left people trapped in seven vehicles on nearby roads after overflowing creeks caused washouts, deputies said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The agency expects to hire 8,900 new air traffic controllers by 2028, but because of factors like attrition, retirements and program washouts, this will only result in 1,000 more certified controllers, according to FAA documents.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Punching bags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punching%20bags. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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