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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ridged
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The sperm was banked after Epstein's conviction, which raises murky ethics issues in the fertility industry.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
1 June 2026 -
That drew Dobeš’ attention away from the traffic in the crease — and Miller, with plenty of space between himself and Danault, banked the puck off Staal’s skate back toward the Canadiens’ net.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Topics of conversation drifted around at first like lazy clouds.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Sand has amassed a formidable campaign fund, cultivated a moderate image, and emphasized his rural background in a state that has steadily drifted rightward over the last decade.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
3 June 2026
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The same is true if the entire jar seems overly hardened or clumped into a solid mass.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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Like Faberge eggs seeking their level, the country’s heirlooms have clumped up in certain locations.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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“Ridged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ridged. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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