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Recent Examples of squib
This political backdrop raises the possibility that his low-energy announcement speech may be a damp squib.
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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
The Journal offered a two-paragraph squib buried deep in the paper.
—oregonlive, 27 Sep. 2022
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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
The Journal offered a two-paragraph squib buried deep in the paper.
—oregonlive, 27 Sep. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squib
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The mind shuffles through decades of horror and farce, conjuring worst cases.Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
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Segel, a man with resting Muppet face, screams when caught off-guard, does Cookie Monster impressions, and, at one point later in the new season, turns choking on a grape into a brief one-man farce.Jen Chaney, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2024
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The film received acclaim for its sharp satire and notably bold performances.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Seeing Meryl Streep’s broken, twisted body or Goldie Hawn with a gunshot wound straight through her open stomach are unforgettable movie moments in a sharp satire about aging, Hollywood, and vanity.Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 21 Nov. 2024
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She was recently set to star in and executive produce comedy pilot Phony at Hulu and she’ll also be seen in Prime Video’s Overcompensating.Denise Petski, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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At the International Emmys, Daily Dose of Sunshine competes in the comedy category with the Australian series Deadloch, the Argentinian series Division Palermo and the French series HPI Season 3.Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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The slapstick comedy showcased his deadpan chops after beginning his career being considered a dramatic star.Jordan Moreau, Variety, 26 Nov. 2024
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Even a black-and-white, near-silent slapstick comedy about a 19th-century trapper battling beavers.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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The two aren’t afraid to showcase their love or differing ideas by posting debate skits from their car or very cute captions.Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 18 Nov. 2024
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The shows featured stereotypical portrayals of cowboys, Indians, military members and outlaws who performed horse tricks and skits, including staging the Battle of Little Bighorn.Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
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The dramatic transformation inspired Fineman to debut her impression on the ‘Weekend Update’ sketch on May 4.Glenn Garner, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
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The 256-page volume’s 500-plus images include photos of performances from every segment of the three-hour-plus show and its rehearsals, along with behind-the-scenes images of instruments, costumes, set pieces and designer sketches, plus Swift’s personal reflections and notes.Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
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Reason for Ranking: A Hunger Games spoof with Lisa as Katniss?Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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The spoof video that is played on screens at Trump’s rallies alternates between scenes of intense military training, sometimes with drill sergeants yelling at troops, and scenes depicting what are meant to portray LGBTQ members of the military, each displaying exaggerated feminine affects.Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Squib.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squib. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.
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