Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sledging
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As settlers moved into the area and took tribal lands near the river for farming, the Bindjareb resorted to taking the settlers’ crops and spearing their cattle for food.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 Apr. 2026 -
Mikel Arteta reflected on how his group lived the period between points inexplicably frittered away at Wolves and confidently spearing the heart of their rivals four days later.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Criminal Minds star Paget Brewster is apologizing after lashing out at a critic.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
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Hurricane Fiona pummeled Puerto Rico in September 2022 as a Category 1 storm, lashing once more a power grid that hadn’t been rebuilt from Hurricane Maria.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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Ospreay struck Strickland, who responded by whipping a chain at him.—
Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Vargas is accused of repeatedly whipping the cab’s hood with a belt, denting it, cops said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
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On a cool Saturday night at UC San Diego, Romero staged a hitting clinic, clubbing a single, double and home run and knocking in two runs to lead Mater Dei Catholic to a 5-3 win over Point Loma to win its second straight Open Division championship.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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Tilley was a close friend of Bowery’s after meeting while out clubbing, and in 2025 wrote his biography.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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San Antonio shot a collective 11-for-16 from deep, essentially sapping away any effort the Knicks made to rectify their unexpected Game 3 loss in their first Finals home in 27 years.—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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With the World Cup kickoff just over a week away, climate scientists are warning that heat could be an invisible opponent, slowing play at open-air venues like Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead Stadium), sapping players’ legs and testing fans in sweltering conditions.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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He was tried, convicted and sentenced to 35 years behind bars earlier this month for stabbing and killing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas.—
Kelsie Cairns,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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He was sentenced to life in prison in 1994 for manslaughter, after fatally stabbing a man during a fight.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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Top brands are slashing prices on laptops and tablets, with discounts on favorites like Apple AirTags.—
Casey DelBasso,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
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While the marketplace’s official sale starts on June 23, some brands are already slashing prices, including Avidlove.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
19 June 2026
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Perhaps the sanest character is Trent, who shows off his musical chops in a bar scene, thrashing some vocals with a metal band.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
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The United States got off to a flying start at the 2026 World Cup, thrashing Paraguay 4-1 on Friday in Los Angeles — the first time the men’s team has scored four goals in a World Cup finals match.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
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“Sledging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sledging. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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