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Recent Examples of sir
Cutler, who only answers yes or no sir is quiet after officers escort him to the police vehicle.
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Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
Why would Dobby be scared, sir?
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
Do not cause a scene here, sir.
—Pilar Arias, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are engaged, and the world wants your reaction, sir.
—Jenna Sundel
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
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Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
Why would Dobby be scared, sir?
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Oct. 2025
Do not cause a scene here, sir.
—Pilar Arias, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are engaged, and the world wants your reaction, sir.
—Jenna Sundel
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sir
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sir
Noun
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Shark changed that earlier this year with the introduction of the ChillPill, a first-of-its-kind fan that also includes a mister and cryo-inspired cooling plate.—
Meaghan Kenny,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 May 2026
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Use a shallow drip fountain or mister to provide water.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 May 2026
Noun
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The hotel offers an exclusive excursion to the nearby home of the late master perfumer Serge Lutens, which is not open to the public and does not allow photos.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Judith graduated with a bachelor’s degree in English from the Ohio State University and later earned a master’s degree at Northwestern University.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Ryan Gosling, 2024 The original gentleman who preferred blondes?—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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Deborah Vance, who did NOT die, ladies and gentlemen and they/thems!—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
Noun
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And pretty impressive for a young lad for whom English isn’t his first language.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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And Colbert made the most of it, bringing on special cameos from pals like Tig Notaro, his original bandleader, and a certain lad from Liverpool.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
22 May 2026
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“Sir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sir. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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