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Recent Examples of sill
The bug’s arrival across our human consciousness, the sill of our days, sparks irritation and interest.
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Hannah Brooks-Motl
june 2, Literary Hub, 2 June 2025
Wet another clean microfiber cloth with your vinegar spray and wipe down the window frame and sills.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
Accents of the same color appear throughout the cabin, including on the illuminated door sills.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 July 2025
Felix, who had positioned himself on the car's door sill, fired two shots, resulting in Barnes' death.
—Peter Aitken
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
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Hannah Brooks-Motl
june 2, Literary Hub, 2 June 2025
Wet another clean microfiber cloth with your vinegar spray and wipe down the window frame and sills.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
Accents of the same color appear throughout the cabin, including on the illuminated door sills.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 July 2025
Felix, who had positioned himself on the car's door sill, fired two shots, resulting in Barnes' death.
—Peter Aitken
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sill
Noun
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The inside spread of the main beams was 53 inches, the greatest outside spread 56.—
Fred C. Mercer,
Outdoor Life,
14 Aug. 2025
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The architects removed unsympathetic additions, restored the massive Baltic pine ceiling beams, and brought back the grandeur of the enormous fireplaces, some nearly 10 feet wide.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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However, most rooms retain original elements that range from frescos and wood ceilings to original walls.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Toy weapons: Plastic, wood, and foam toy weapons are allowed.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Robinson has a bone bruise and sported a bulky brace while watching practice Friday.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
1 Aug. 2025
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The second photo showed Vergara's right leg, which showed a bandage taped on the side of her knee and a brace wrapped around her shin.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
27 July 2025
Noun
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Our government piles regulations on businesses and turns a blind eye as shoplifting ruins retail outlets.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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Vrabel eventually tried to defuse the situation by taking matters into his own hands and jumping into the pile.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Shin splints are one of those nagging running injuries that often only go away with rest.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
5 June 2025
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Steph Curry, having already unwrapped his thumb splint and taken off his ankle braces, asked for them back from the training staff in case Kerr wanted to go back to him.—
Anthony Slater,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Noun
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The firm already owns a stake in the San Antonio Spurs.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In exchange, the league will receive a 10% equity stake in the sports network as part of a landmark agreement, the two sides announced Tuesday.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Officers deployed stop sticks that disabled multiple tires but despite this, the vehicle continued to flee before stopping in the front yard of a residence on Denyelle Drive, according to police.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
13 Aug. 2025
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Best for Mature Skin: Merit Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer Every shade of this stick has neutral undertones, so no need to worry about icky orange vibes—a victory for fair skin types.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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President Donald Trump announced the trade deal with Japan last month in a Truth Social post, setting tariff rates at 15%, down from his earlier threats of 25%.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The Walking Dead actress' death was also announced in a post on her Instagram account.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Sill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sill. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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