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an often stated observation regarding something from common experience
it's an old saw that a red sunset presages fair skies the next day
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Recent Examples of saws
Bells positioned at various points in the branches are rung with the help of hand saws.
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Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Ridglan Farms said in a press release that activists attempted to enter several buildings using sledgehammers, electric saws and crowbars.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Pruning saws are great for thinning Japanese maple or crepe myrtle branches that might be rubbing on each other, shooting in the wrong direction, or obstructing a walkway.
—Campbell Vaughn, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Use saws to cut up larger branches before disposal, while flagging and avoiding anything dangerous.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 15 Mar. 2026
Use clean, sharp hand clippers, loppers, or pruning saws to make smooth cuts.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Federal regulations exclude resource extraction such as logging and mining; developments such as the building of roads and structures; low-level overflights by planes and helicopters; and mechanized equipment such as chain saws.
—Clare E. Boerigter, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2026
Modern folding saws are effective for larger branches and have replaceable blades, eliminating the need for sharpening.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
By Jason Mackey Pittsburgh Post-Gazette PALM BEACH GARDENS — The pop of a catcher’s mitt mixed with saws screeching and hammers pounding provides an appropriate soundtrack inside Paul Skenes’ offseason workout facility, a baseball-lover’s paradise and an encapsulation of his unique personality.
—Tribune News Service, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Ridglan Farms said in a press release that activists attempted to enter several buildings using sledgehammers, electric saws and crowbars.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Pruning saws are great for thinning Japanese maple or crepe myrtle branches that might be rubbing on each other, shooting in the wrong direction, or obstructing a walkway.
—Campbell Vaughn, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Use saws to cut up larger branches before disposal, while flagging and avoiding anything dangerous.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 15 Mar. 2026
Use clean, sharp hand clippers, loppers, or pruning saws to make smooth cuts.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Federal regulations exclude resource extraction such as logging and mining; developments such as the building of roads and structures; low-level overflights by planes and helicopters; and mechanized equipment such as chain saws.
—Clare E. Boerigter, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2026
Modern folding saws are effective for larger branches and have replaceable blades, eliminating the need for sharpening.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
By Jason Mackey Pittsburgh Post-Gazette PALM BEACH GARDENS — The pop of a catcher’s mitt mixed with saws screeching and hammers pounding provides an appropriate soundtrack inside Paul Skenes’ offseason workout facility, a baseball-lover’s paradise and an encapsulation of his unique personality.
—Tribune News Service, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saws
Noun
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Taking what the defense gives you is one of the oldest sayings in the NBA book.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Holtz was quick with inspirational sayings, humor, and self-depreciation that was an act, but oh so charming.—
Mac Engel
March 5,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For nine months, Erasmus spent his short nights in a modest dorm and his long days in the print shop, expanding on his collection of proverbs Adagiorum chiliades while Aldus proofread, craftsman carefully laying sets of print and rolling paper through the press.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Nov. 2025
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Includes quirky facts, adages, advice, quotes and proverbs, as well as articles about mistletoe, bird nests, perennials, timekeeping, recipes and more.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Friends, former colleagues, and community members have dropped off care packages and shared words of encouragement.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Unkind words and thoughts from your harshest critic (yourself) are all too common, especially for women, and their effects can diminish mood, confidence and self-esteem while positive ones can have the opposite impact.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Saws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saws. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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