Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for starred (in)
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For example, Medicare reimburses $1,375 for a colonoscopy performed in a hospital outpatient department — and $862 for one performed in an independent ambulatory surgery center.—
Tomas J. Philipson,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026 -
The officers performed lifesaving measures until EMS arrived at the scene.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
9 Jan. 2026
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Legal experts say the safest approach is to keep your distance, follow lawful orders, and avoid actions that could be interpreted as obstruction.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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While Harries could have interpreted the move as a nostalgic nod to the tour, more cryptic clues soon followed.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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As part of the unique treatment — Challis Davy always likes to throw in surprises — some of the artists will be portrayed by actors who will appear throughout the Irvine Bowl outdoor amphitheatre during the shows.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
12 Jan. 2026
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An leads the ensemble as Chang Er, a fairy maiden dwelling in the titular lunar residence with her lover Hou Yi, portrayed by Dominick Rustam.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 Jan. 2026
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Trojans add two to special teams Long snapper Dylan Black and punter Lachlan Carrigan, both of whom played for Memphis last season, each committed to USC out of the transfer portal, rounding out the Trojans’ special teams unit.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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Werner has 24 goals in 57 games for the German national team and played in the 2018 World Cup.—
Mercury News,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Ordained to the Catholic priesthood in June, Jimenez was watching as parishioners acted out the Nativity scene during a posada, a Latin American tradition that reenacts Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem in search of shelter.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Dec. 2025
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Others abused alcohol and drugs, were separated and divorced, or acted out violently.—
Arianna Huffington,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Despite a slew of reforms enacted last year to rein in the practices of towing companies, more needs to be done to protect consumers whose cars face removal and possible sale, the commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles said Tuesday.—
Dave Altimari,
ProPublica,
7 Jan. 2026
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Every day, Trump exhibits his contempt for laws enacted by Congress — and for the Constitution itself.—
Steve Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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In that case, attackers impersonated legitimate apps and walked users through terminal commands that installed the same AMOS infostealer.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Jan. 2026
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In 1993, Chris Farley impersonated Reiner in a cold open alongside Phil Hartman’s President Bill Clinton.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
21 Dec. 2025
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Craig Stingley, who is Black, and others in the community protested the decision, claiming the three men — all white — were not good Samaritans but had acted violently to kill a Black youth with impunity.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
13 Jan. 2026
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Szulc learned Méndez Aguilar’s phone contained contacts from both the Juárez Cartel and CJNG and an American living in El Paso who acted as a middleman.—
Kevin Maurer,
Rolling Stone,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Starred (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starred%20%28in%29. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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