slurred (over)

past tense of slur (over)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for slurred (over)
Verb
  • According to a passenger who spotted her aboard the plane, the congressional representative had ignored a friendly greeting from the economy-cabin flier.
    Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Sometimes, they’d be turned away, and other times, ignored.
    David Rodriguez Muñoz, Freep.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • If tariffs really are going to crush the economy, someone forgot to tell the nation’s small businesses!
    Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Leichman forgot the baby was in the car and headed home instead.
    Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The Authority said 374,000 vehicles passed over the bridge in May 2025.
    Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Fellow disciple Shen Gongbao, a stuttering leopard turned immortal, was upset that he had been passed over for the opportunity and orchestrated a switcheroo.
    Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
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“Slurred (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slurred%20%28over%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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