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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for scuzzball
Noun
  • Saddled with an uninteresting jerk half the time and a muzzled non-entity the other half, there’s only a handful of moments in the first six episodes where Powell’s star power shines through.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 Sep. 2025
  • For a taste of the Caribbean, head to Kingston Kitchen at the Village Inn, where chef Shawn Fearon serves the flavors of his native Jamaica—oxtail, jerk chicken, ackee and saltfish, curried goat, and the best whitefish sandwich on the island.
    Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The impish Reeves brings puppy-dog codependence to the scruffy Estragon, who leans on Vladimir as his body and memory fail him.
    Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Previously, dog owners were only required to report bites to Maricopa County Animal Care & Control, with no obligation to share contact information with victims — leading to many unreported incidents, according to the agency.
    Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Stiltwalking clown Connor Breen shook my hand and welcomed me to the team.
    Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
  • That powerhouse voice is almost at odds with Warren’s easygoing, class clown personality.
    Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Rabies can be found in many other wildlife species, including raccoons, skunks, coyotes and foxes.
    Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
  • After World War I, fur remained a status garment, though lower-cost furs like skunk, mole, and musquash entered mainstream winter wear.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The player’s winning cards were a 7, 8, 9, 10, jack, queen and a joker acting as a king — all in clubs.
    Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2025
  • If Payton doesn’t start shoving this offense through it, the joker’s on Broncos Country.
    Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Scuzzball.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scuzzball. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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