Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rabbit-punched
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In the final two minutes, Salaün grabbed two crucial rebounds, hit two free throws, and knocked down a clutch jumper that gave Golden State a 87-84 lead.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026 -
Stephen Curry entered the league a decade later and has since knocked down an NBA-record 4,248 triples.—
James Jackson,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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Digwa stabbed him five times, causing significant internal bleeding from a chest wound, local police said in a statement.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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The report, which was published on the DHS website, also noted that the officer who stabbed the detainee with a pen was disciplined.—
Laura Strickler,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
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The bathrooms are jaw-droppers, decked with mirrors and stainless steel on all sides.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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More than 16,000 proud Haitian fans decked head to toe in red and blue, Haitian flags draped around their shoulders, rocked Inter Miami Stadium for a pre-World Cup friendly game against New Zealand.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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The game finished 1-0 but FIFA ordered the whole match to be replayed (Uzbekistan pushed for an automatic 3-0 win, or at the very least to restart play from the 38th minute, when the penalty incident occurred, and with them a goal up).—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Walz pushed back against claims during a Capitol Hill hearing in March.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The first slideshow featured photos from their arrival, including a mirror selfie of the 28-year-old in a teeny tiny pale pink string bikini holding a coconut stamped with the words Kylie Cosmetics.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
2 June 2026
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To start with, thin strips of bronze were stamped and milled to create a pattern that evokes the parallel grooves of a vinyl record.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 May 2026
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On March 13, a strong snowstorm dumped up to two feet of snow and battered the nest with strong winds.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
4 June 2026
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One of the biggest issues the island faces is coconut shell waste, which is often dumped in mounds and is slow to decompose.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Occasionally, the butter in quickbreads is creamed (whipped with sugar until fluffy) but more often, it’s melted or oil is used in its place.—
Carolynn Carreño,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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Adding the lemon zest to the sugar and butter when creamed together helps to extract the fragrant oils from the lemon zest.—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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Originally halogen or fluorescent, 90% of their lighting has been switched to LED—decreasing heat emissions from 80% to 10% in the process.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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That switched closer to the election, when Republicans became concerned that Democrats would lock up the top two spots.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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“Rabbit-punched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rabbit-punched. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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