Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for starring (in)
Verb
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Being faced with an unavoidable conflict or having to work versus connecting (think staying in to do chores or homework versus spending time with friends) is the fast-track to acting out.—
Maressa Brown,
Parents,
18 June 2026 -
The statement accused Blake of acting out of retaliation for an incident that occurred earlier in the lacrosse season.—
Ryan Canfield OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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The PayPal survey found that one in three Gen Z adults is taking on more work to afford their trips.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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On Sunday, there’s a World Cup debutant taking on a powerhouse, two dark horses meeting in Texas, and two matchups that have plenty of intrigue despite flying under the radar a little bit.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Verb
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High-school students could read this without needing to spend time interpreting the text’s direct meaning.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
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Yet interpreting those rules can be almost as challenging as trying to whack the ball toward the flagstick.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
21 June 2026
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“Starring (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starring%20%28in%29. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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