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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sitting on
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One pet parent shopper shared how within one hour of putting down this quilt, their muddy dog got all over it.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026 -
The shell casings surrounding the car were seen on the shoulder and in several lanes of the expressway — with officers putting down dozens of evidence markers.—
Asal Rezaei,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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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
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“Sitting on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sitting%20on. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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