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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scotched
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And after Detroit defeated Green Bay, 34-31, in Week 14 last season, many Packers talked about wanting to see the Lions again in the postseason.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025 -
The team defeated the 49ers, 20-3, in front of a record-setting crowd.—
Kelsie Gibson,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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At the national level, however, demand is shrinking as buyers' ambitions are crushed by stubbornly elevated mortgage rates, sky-high home prices, and other rising costs, including home insurance premiums, property taxes, and homeowner association fees.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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Batting with the bases loaded and two outs in the second inning, Montgomery crushed a 97-mph fastball from Mick Abel for a 412-foot slam to right-center at Rate Field.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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Operationally, returns can be routed more intelligently, ensuring that items go to the most cost-effective location, whether a warehouse, store or vendor partner.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Roth threw for three touchdowns, including a 61-yarder to running back Coby Herman on the second play from scrimmage, and Maggiore scored three times as the Mavericks routed the Matadors 45-13.—
Bernie Wilson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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Back in April, Villa thrashed Newcastle 4-1.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Their goggles are already thrashed, and a solid pair of gogs like these Smith Squad Mags will be a major come-up for their winter kit.—
Drew Zieff,
Outside Online,
20 Dec. 2024
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The Oilers trounced the Pioneers 48-7 in a nonleague game Thursday at Huntington Beach High.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
5 Sep. 2025
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Belichick, the eight-time Super Bowl champion, is searching for his first collegiate win in his first true road game after being trounced by TCU in Chapel Hill on Monday night.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
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However, all three have been destroyed in separate accidents, the latest of which occurred on March 17, 2025, when a Heron Mk1 crashed into a helicopter while landing, totaling both aircraft but luckily not causing any casualties.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The video shows a couch completely destroyed, with stuffing pulled out and the frame exposed down to the springs.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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However, the offense regressed after that, as TCU ultimately clobbered the Tar Heels, 48-14.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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California housing got clobbered.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
18 Aug. 2025
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Establishing a legend The pilots quickly conquered their steep learning curve.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
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None of it can ever be truly conquered.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Scotched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scotched. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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