Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spadeworks
Noun
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This has been a turbulent window for Villa, not only against the backdrop of such challenges but also the toils involved in moving current players on.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The group chanted, sang and screamed at a group of agents in military fatigues and masks who walked back and forth on the building’s roof.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Boston Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
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The 2,300 Guard troops wear fatigues, carry M17 pistols and M4 rifles, and congregate around large military vehicles that seem ill-fitted for missions on the narrow streets of nearby neighborhoods.—
Daniel C. Vock,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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With Madubuike -- whose status for the rest of the year is uncertain -- once again out today, and fellow defensive starters Jones and Van Noy possibly unavailable, the Ravens are going to need big-time efforts from LB Roquan Smith and the rest of the front seven.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Many began seeking alternatives outside the traditional system, and policymakers—particularly in Republican-leaning states—intensified efforts to expand school choice programs.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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For others, the online gaming space – from Wordle and chess to blackjack and poker is a welcome respite from the drudgeries of the day.—
Nish Acharya,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Spadeworks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spadeworks. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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