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Recent Examples of roach
One live roach hung out on a takeout box.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 Dec. 2025
Besides the unsanitary nature of it all, spilled food will attract kitchen pests like ants, roaches, and mice.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
The company's focus right now is on defense and reconnaissance — not using roaches to carry explosives, Wilhelm said.
—Bill Whitaker, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
That is 100 percent a German roach.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2025
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 Dec. 2025
Besides the unsanitary nature of it all, spilled food will attract kitchen pests like ants, roaches, and mice.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
The company's focus right now is on defense and reconnaissance — not using roaches to carry explosives, Wilhelm said.
—Bill Whitaker, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
That is 100 percent a German roach.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roach
Noun
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In new Instagram photos posted by Mukamal, Robbie modeled a Roberto Cavalli minidress and an unexpected hairdo.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
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Stylist Sophie Lopez curated Hudson’s look, which included simple glam with a middle part, straight hairdo and clean, serene makeup.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Ideal for anyone with a bob, the style allows the hair to be shaped into a romantic coiffure with shorter layers becoming part of an ornamental bun. Make-up artist Nina Park complemented the hair look with a delicate helping of blusher over the star’s cheeks and down the bridge of her nose.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
22 Oct. 2025
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His hair is the kind of shaggy that suggests abject neglect more than overpriced Hollywood coiffure.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This helps frame the face and adds some edge to a typically classic and simple haircut.—
Krista Carter,
InStyle,
27 Jan. 2026
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That gives him enough time to get at least a couple of haircuts.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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While Republicans made the tax cuts for the wealthy permanent, these minor tax cuts for a few ordinary Americans are short-lived.—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
8 July 2025
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But that is still a sizable market; a 2020 analysis found that 10.5 million Americans used home hair permanents and relaxers, and clients are still having their hair relaxed at salons.—
Linda Villarosa Robin Miles Krish Seenivasan Alec K. Redfearn,
New York Times,
13 June 2024
Noun
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The conk, the afro… and the jheri curl.—
Sonari Glinton,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2026
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On the way to the conk pad, Mike runs over the f–ing show!—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
Noun
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For the road variant, the F1 GTR Longtail ditched the rear wing, leaving an integrated ducktail spoiler off the engine cover.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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Inspired by Ettore Bugatti’s favorite horse, the Brouillard incorporates a central spine, ducktail rear wing, and a custom tartan interior executed with meticulous craftsmanship.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Tanner, of course, needs to catch his breath and change his hairstyle.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Much like director Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of the classic novel, Robbie’s hairstyle mixes period nostalgia with a modern edge.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Then, on the front row of Jeremy Scott’s spring-summer 2013 show, her effortless comb-over bob turned messy hair into a beauty statement.—
Essence,
Essence,
4 Dec. 2025
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Excited fans got a sneak peek of Hunnam dressed as Gein on set, complete with trousers, a plaid shirt, a jacket and a comb-over hairstyle.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Roach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roach. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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