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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scudding
Adjective
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The lower end of that spectrum (2,000 kelvins) will provide an orangey, amber light and attract the fewest flying insects.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025 -
But there aren’t enough helicopters available for initial pilot training, current and former Army aviators told Forbes, and active-duty and National Guard aircrews simply aren’t getting enough flying hours in peacetime.—
Jeremy Bogaisky,
Forbes,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But after a swift recovery, Camille is struck by an inexplicable pain that gradually takes hold of him, threatening his dreams of greatness.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
10 May 2025
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Senior officials from both sides quickly confirm the deal, which is expected to bring a swift conclusion to military escalation.—
Riazat Butt,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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The 20-year-old centre-back is one of the most exciting defensive prospects around and his move to the Santiago Bernabeu marks the highest point yet of a remarkably rapid rise.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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And who stands to benefit, and who might this rapid shift be hurting?—
Taylor Wilson,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Watkins can provide help against low blocks with his running and aerial ability, but a potential concern is his pressing.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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For our running example of Google Ads, there are countless tools that will analyze your bidding strategy, ad content and more, digesting the numerous metrics provided by Google Ads into a simpler strategic direction.—
Nisha Talagala,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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One issue that is rarely mentioned involves the potential harsh blowback that heavy drinkers might experience when suddenly skipping alcohol for a full month.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Evaluate which rooms need the most regular attention (skipping the places that aren't normally seen, like the guest room), and map out which cleaning tasks can be completed on a weekly or monthly basis.—
Linley Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Advanced fleet management platforms can empower not only fleet owners but also independent fleet and telematics service providers to build advanced fleet digitalization applications, across sectors and countries.—
Aliaksandr Kuushynau,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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With this in mind, fleet electrification represents not only technological change but also an opportunity to digitally transform an industry that has seen modest evolution over the past 50 years.—
Charlie Jardine,
Forbes,
16 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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And because Berube swapped him out for the speedier Bobby McMann in the third period — a defensive-minded change tied to the Tavares line’s matchup against the Sens’ top unit — Pacioretty ended up on the ice with Max Domi and Pontus Holmberg.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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The star went on to reveal that the septet’s reunion will be speedy once the final five members finish their enlistments.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Resolving these tensions requires genuine leadership – not hasty amendments.—
Philip Salter,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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While some parents might rush to force their kids to make a hasty and superficial apology–or even non-apology–taking an engaged approach instead of a reactive one allowed this father and son to make a sincere attempt at amends that took into account the other person’s feelings.—
Christian Dashiell,
Parents,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Scudding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scudding. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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