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Recent Examples of roach
One live roach was crawling on the top rim of the steak drawer, disappearing inside the cooler drawer door on the cook line.
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David J. Neal
updated August 22, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
In 2015, Texas A&M scientists found that implanting electrodes into a cockroach's ganglion (the neuron cluster that controls its front legs) was remarkably effective at successfully steering the roaches 60 percent of the time.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2025
This particular collection features actual cannabis blunt roaches incorporated into the mixed media pieces.
—Benjamin Adams, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The units had roaches, plumbing issues, rats, leaky windows and roofs, mice and electrical problems, the suit alleged.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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David J. Neal
updated August 22, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
In 2015, Texas A&M scientists found that implanting electrodes into a cockroach's ganglion (the neuron cluster that controls its front legs) was remarkably effective at successfully steering the roaches 60 percent of the time.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2025
This particular collection features actual cannabis blunt roaches incorporated into the mixed media pieces.
—Benjamin Adams, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The units had roaches, plumbing issues, rats, leaky windows and roofs, mice and electrical problems, the suit alleged.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roach
Noun
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But Todd's response to her new look, which has since been reverted to her signature blonde hairdo, was not received well by the public.—
Dory Jackson,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Ironically, this has been the year for hair changes in the royal family, as Princess Anne also debuted a new hairdo earlier in the year—her first change in five decades.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The parade of state champions has done it with flair, both in their performance and their coiffure.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
17 May 2025
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The term hair-raising takes on new meaning as two performers contort their bodies high above the stage, connected only by their coiffures.—
Karen D'Souza,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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To mark the start of Plebe Summer, approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshmen in the Class of 2029 take part in Induction Day which involves In-processing, medical exams, uniform fittings, haircuts, and learning to salute.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Later seasons would see Lady Mary in looser silhouettes, short bob haircuts, and flapper glamour.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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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On the way to the conk pad, Mike runs over the f–ing show!—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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That’s what the slick dude with the conk and the blue Pontiac says to Elwood, who is hitching a ride to get to college.—
Doreen St. Félix,
The New Yorker,
14 Dec. 2024
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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The flashiest thing about John Bates might be his mullet, his signature hairstyle that would stand out and draw attention to anyone else.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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On Instagram, Alcaraz — who defeated Jannik Sinner in four sets to win his second title at the prestigious tournament held in New York — shared a carousel of images, teasing the process of his hairstyle switch-up.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Her speed keeps the plot aloft and, yes, covers some occasional thinness, in the manner of a comedy comb-over.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Presented here, through some visual trickery, as a diminutive schlump with a hideous comb-over, Hawke doesn’t exactly disappear into the role, which strikes me as fortuitous and perhaps deliberate.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Roach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roach. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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