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Recent Examples of sandwiching
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who won four straight world titles from 2021 to 2024, has had a sixth and an eighth sandwiching a DNF (did not finish).
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Lucibello’s version features two layers of puff pastry and pastry cream sandwiching a layer of tender cake.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Feb. 2026
If that’s the case for you, try sandwiching muted tones like mustard and mauve between lighter, brighter pastels.
—Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026
Their early departure, however, has raised questions of NASA's ability to handle the logistics of sandwiching the Crew-11 return and Crew-12's launch around what is arguably NASA's biggest mission in over 50 years.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Povec has successfully miniaturized this automotive tech, sandwiching it into a sleek frame.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
Harbaugh and Stanford defeated Carroll and the Trojans in Pac-12 games in 2007 and 2009, sandwiching a loss in 2008.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Generations of people have made this gooey treat around the campfire, toasting marshmallows to perfection (or burnt, as some prefer), adding chocolate and sandwiching them between graham crackers.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2025
Nottingham Forest host Brentford and West Ham, sandwiching a trip to Crystal Palace, who could well be fatigued given their European commitments.
—Holly Shand, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Lucibello’s version features two layers of puff pastry and pastry cream sandwiching a layer of tender cake.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Feb. 2026
If that’s the case for you, try sandwiching muted tones like mustard and mauve between lighter, brighter pastels.
—Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026
Their early departure, however, has raised questions of NASA's ability to handle the logistics of sandwiching the Crew-11 return and Crew-12's launch around what is arguably NASA's biggest mission in over 50 years.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Povec has successfully miniaturized this automotive tech, sandwiching it into a sleek frame.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
Harbaugh and Stanford defeated Carroll and the Trojans in Pac-12 games in 2007 and 2009, sandwiching a loss in 2008.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Generations of people have made this gooey treat around the campfire, toasting marshmallows to perfection (or burnt, as some prefer), adding chocolate and sandwiching them between graham crackers.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2025
Nottingham Forest host Brentford and West Ham, sandwiching a trip to Crystal Palace, who could well be fatigued given their European commitments.
—Holly Shand, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sandwiching
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Bring a lightweight coat with big pockets, and start cramming stuff into them.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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Instead of using an oversized crock or cramming utensils into drawers and making a mess, try hanging them on the wall.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Medical cost inflation surged, squeezing margins and forcing guidance lower, while Washington added uncertainty around reimbursements and oversight.—
Jay Woods,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, inflation has ticked higher yet again, squeezing budgets and leaving less room for aggressive repayment strategies.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Cook County medical examiner’s office found that the fatal shot pierced Rivera’s skin near her left armpit and traveled through both her lungs, wedging itself in her ribs, autopsy records show.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Water flossers can help remove impacted food from around bridges and wires, places where wedging floss might be uncomfortable or difficult.—
Anne Ewbank,
Popular Science,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Edgar Quero got hit by a pitch, loading the bases for Andrew Benintendi.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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But there’s also an imbalance created with loading up that Cirelli line, which is that Point’s unit is far less dangerous.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Throughout the weekend, some fans have shared videos showing audience members turning their screenings into full-on dance parties, jamming along to Jackson's classic songs in the theater.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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John Carlson recovered one shot and attempted another, jamming the puck low for Granlund.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Sandwiching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandwiching. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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