Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rabbit-punching
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The Huskies drained five 3-pointers in the third after hitting just four in the first half with Ziebell knocking down a pair in the final two minutes of the quarter.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
22 Feb. 2026 -
On Friday evening, a black pickup truck crashed into the Brisbane Synagogue, knocking down its gates, before being driven away, Queensland Police said.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Stevens pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for fatally stabbing his roommate, 39-year-old Gregory Schroeder, in October 2024 in a Northwest Boise home.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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Minneapolis police say a 51-year-old woman is in custody for stabbing a man overnight Wednesday near downtown.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Northeast is reeling from a historic bomb cyclone that swept the region overnight Sunday and throughout Monday, dumping more than two feet of snow across several states.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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The North Highlands man, 34 at the time, raped and beat the children in his vehicle and at a home before dumping them along capital region roadsides.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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European officials want urgent clarity on the matter, however, and French officials appeared to be pushing for the EU to consider using its Anti-Coercion Instrument, or ACI, as a retaliatory measure, if necessary.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Environmental advocates opposed relying on voluntary agreements as the plan’s primary pathway, instead pushing for firm, enforceable minimum flow standards, while water agencies continued to support the voluntary approach.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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In a new interview with Zane Lowe, Grohl discussed the Foo Fighters’ switching drummers following Hawkins’ death, giving some context from a drummer’s perspective.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
22 Feb. 2026
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But kudos to co-creators David Hilton and Preston Thompson for continuing to swerve the story, switching up our expectations for not just Tom but also a journalist (Karin Viard) and a detective (Simon Abkarian) who cross paths with Alice.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2026
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Trump has reversed Biden-era clean energy policies, slashing solar and wind funding, ending EV tax credits and opening the Pacific Coast to oil drilling.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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That’s far different than the 31% price slashing in the three years ending in December 2009.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
24 Feb. 2026
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For Muslims, many of whom eschew alcohol, and for anyone seeking liquor-free or family-friendly social options, the cafes are hospitable hangouts and a late-night alternative to nighttime clubbing.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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Robbie is at her finest when regaling Charli XCX or Jessie Ware and her mom about her clubbing days.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
12 Feb. 2026
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Lowe's offers competitive pricing on flooring materials and installation services nationwide.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Use a clean towel or cloth to dry bathroom flooring immediately to prevent streaks or water marks from forming.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Rabbit-punching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rabbit-punching. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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