sleazes

plural of sleaze

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleazes
Noun
  • As the younger generation moves out and development creeps into Nepal’s Mustang District, an old way of life is in danger of dying out.
    Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2025
  • The atmosphere of a Gothic novel creeps over you; encroaching mist along the outcroppings.
    Leanna Renee Hieber, Big Think, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The sequel sees Odenkirk’s Hutch Mansell attempt to take a family vacation, only to cross paths with violent jerks played by Colin Hanks and Sharon Stone.
    Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
  • The mechanism feels smooth and sturdy—no awkward jerks or wobbles.
    Zoë Sessums, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The biggest losers are the very citizens electing these clowns.
    Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
  • More than a decade later, the series continues to reimagine American histories and channel primal fears — from clowns and cults, to witches and ghosts — with each installment cloaked in social commentary and camp.
    James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • At least 51 people and two dogs have been rescued in Kipnuk and Kwigillingok since the weekend, and over 1,000 others have been displaced and are currently in shelters, a local tribal health agency said.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Initially, sticking to the same routine even on weekends helps dogs adjust.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Sure enough, there was a cute little skunk staring back at me.
    Steven Sullivan, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Rabies can be found in many other wildlife species, including raccoons, skunks, coyotes and foxes.
    Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Sure enough, there was a cute little skunk staring back at me.
    Steven Sullivan, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Rabies can be found in many other wildlife species, including raccoons, skunks, coyotes and foxes.
    Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • These jokers in Indianapolis acting the fool.
    Chris Sims, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2025
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