Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punching bags
Noun
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People who need services are the biggest losers.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026 -
There should not be winners and losers.—
Mark Denzler,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The computing power of all human brains combined amounts to roughly 10¹⁸ flops.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Bonfire became one of the big flops of its era, and Salamon was the only winner.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Expectations going up after two straight Playoff washouts.—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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In optimal conditions, most vehicles can make it, but high clearance is strongly recommended—especially in winter and after storms, when washouts, flooding, or snow accumulation are possible.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Punching bags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punching%20bags. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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