as in to crack down (on)
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Recent Examples of sit on
Kremlin foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov told Russian media on Saturday that Kim will sit on Xi's left side during Wednesday's parade, with Putin in the place of honor on the right.
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Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Tabletop This style is small enough to sit on your dining table, a dresser or other prominent display area in your home.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2025
Farther up the route, Marie Shink watched her preschool-attending grandson sit on her son’s shoulders.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
The house was intended to sit on a property in Ohio owned by Louis Penfield, who requested a design from Wright in 1953.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
In it, two women sit on the sunlit balcony of a house; the older one reads, while the younger one rests atop the railing in a bikini.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
She was forced to either sit on a toilet or press herself against a wall to preserve any sense of dignity.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The outdoor pool and its shaded deck sit on the 53rd floor with a direct view of the Petronas Twin Towers.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025
Be sure to sit on the patio to enjoy the soothing sounds of an in-ground water fountain display and the majestic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which are graced by colorful sunsets in the evening.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Tabletop This style is small enough to sit on your dining table, a dresser or other prominent display area in your home.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2025
Farther up the route, Marie Shink watched her preschool-attending grandson sit on her son’s shoulders.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
The house was intended to sit on a property in Ohio owned by Louis Penfield, who requested a design from Wright in 1953.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
In it, two women sit on the sunlit balcony of a house; the older one reads, while the younger one rests atop the railing in a bikini.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
She was forced to either sit on a toilet or press herself against a wall to preserve any sense of dignity.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The outdoor pool and its shaded deck sit on the 53rd floor with a direct view of the Petronas Twin Towers.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025
Be sure to sit on the patio to enjoy the soothing sounds of an in-ground water fountain display and the majestic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which are graced by colorful sunsets in the evening.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sit on
Verb
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Corridor 109 has finally put down its roots.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
30 Oct. 2025
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In 1992, 111 were killed when Sao Paulo police stormed the Carandiru Penitentiary to put down a prison rebellion.—
Janaina Quinet,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Last year, the 5th Circuit twice slapped down orders by Pittman to transfer to Washington, D.C., a lawsuit by trade groups representing large banks challenging a rule issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which capped credit card late fees at $8 per month.—
Dan Mangan,Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
19 Oct. 2025
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The production runs for 2026 and 2027 are sold out, but future flyers can jump in the queue for the 2028 build now by slapping down a deposit of US$8,000.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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What To Know Last month, Dessner’s attorneys filed a motion to quash an attempt to serve him with the lawsuit.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Delhi High Court and, later, India’s Supreme Court eventually rejected calls for Husain’s summons and cleared him of obscenity charges, effectively quashing cases in other cities.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Most notably, clowns were tamed, silenced, and directed to reimagine their physical comedy to appeal to the youngest viewers.—
Time,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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Others said preachers twisted scripture to silence them.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This week is pushing you to speak up and stop repressing your truth.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Critics, though, have argued that these efforts are serving to distract from the country’s record of repressing free speech and dissent, as well as human rights violations, which have been widely reported.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Arden Arcade crash ended the chase before deputies sent in a K-9 to subdue the suspect, said sheriff’s officials.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Officers then tried to subdue him with less-lethal beanbag rounds and a K-9 unit, but those attempts were unsuccessful.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Higher rates reduce investment, spending, and economic activity, which naturally suppresses hiring.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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The reason for this striking look is the inhibitor gene which suppresses pigment deposition at the base of the hair shaft, giving the cat the shimmering effect.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Sit on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sit%20on. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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