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Recent Examples of squib
In addition to Hussey’s run out of punt formation, the Rebels also recovered two squib kickoffs and got a 35-yard field goal from Watters Box for the game’s final points.
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Tim Gayle, al, 17 Nov. 2022
This political backdrop raises the possibility that his low-energy announcement speech may be a damp squib.
—The Editors, National Review, 15 Nov. 2022
After the kickoff return touchdown, Auburn opted to attempt squib kicks on kickoffs the rest of the night, ceding some field position in hopes of avoiding another big return.
—Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 6 Nov. 2022
The Bulldogs avoided him on kick returns by squib kicking the football.
—Matt Goul, cleveland, 25 Sep. 2022
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Tim Gayle, al, 17 Nov. 2022
This political backdrop raises the possibility that his low-energy announcement speech may be a damp squib.
—The Editors, National Review, 15 Nov. 2022
After the kickoff return touchdown, Auburn opted to attempt squib kicks on kickoffs the rest of the night, ceding some field position in hopes of avoiding another big return.
—Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 6 Nov. 2022
The Bulldogs avoided him on kick returns by squib kicking the football.
—Matt Goul, cleveland, 25 Sep. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squib
Noun
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Many of the speakers signed up for public comment questioned if the meetings were just a farce.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2025
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Set in Dusseldorf shortly after the turn of the 20th century, the farce centers on one Louise Maske, an upper-cruster who is taking in a local parade when, out of the blue, her bloomers drop to the ground.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The novels for adults form a genre unto themselves: part crime thriller, part satire, part unvarnished social commentary.—
Amy Weiss-Meyer,
The Atlantic,
8 May 2025
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Sevigny played Patrick Bateman’s secretary, Jean, in the 2000 satire, directed by Mary Harron.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 2025
Noun
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The 31-year-old Puerto Rican superstar took the stage twice during the NBC sketch comedy series, performing a pair of tracks from his history-making album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
18 May 2025
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Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Murphy, who played new kid Tai in the iconic 1995 teen comedy, died in 2009 at the age of 32.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
18 May 2025
Noun
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Night Court captured audiences through the '80s with slapstick comedy and slow-burn romances — many of which were left unresolved when the show concluded in 1992.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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With hyperpop-ish glee, Barbie veered between musical, slapstick comedy, and melodrama.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
5 May 2025
Noun
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The raucous event includes musical performances, skits and an auction for big-ticket items. Tickets, starting at $75, are available at bigslickkc.org or T-MobileCenter.com.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2025
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But the rest of the skit was punching up and I/Chelsea was the only one punched down on.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
Noun
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The singer was reportedly asked to be in a sketch with Madison, Bowen Yang, Chloe Fineman, Ego Nwodim, and Sarah Sherman, but declined.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
12 May 2025
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Saturday’s episode marked Arcade Fire’s sixth appearance on the long-running NBC sketch comedy show.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
11 May 2025
Noun
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Most now proactively educate their customers on how to spot a scam, which personal information to never give out and what to do with a spoof email.—
Lauren Crystal,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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On the schedule is shooting an AMP spoof of Storage Wars, as well as AMP Jeopardy.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2025
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“Squib.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squib. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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