Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stanched
Verb
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Also, the frantic movement among players and coaches during the NIL era has perhaps stunted the growth of college quarterbacks.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026 -
Ensuing blackouts have hit essential sectors, namely health care, while a lack of fuel has stunted the island’s vital tourism industry.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Before taking a seat, Doncic turned back toward Redick as reserve forward Jarred Vanderbilt stood up and clapped as if cheering on the Lakers to get in between his teammate and his coach.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
3 Mar. 2026
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When Friedmann turned back around, Gambill was pointing his revolver at him.—
James Verini,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Across the country, crackdowns suppressed immigrants' health care visits.—
Kate Wells,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2026
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When other forms of truth are suppressed, the joke must serve instead.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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During the rule of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi Kurds were marginalized and repressed and sometimes rebelled.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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And yet football nationalism could not be entirely repressed even there.—
Ian Buruma,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Sala says that lighter, softer items should go on top of the harder, heavier produce so things don’t get squashed (and rendered unusable).—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
22 Feb. 2026
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Farm roads were squashed under the weight of cranes and large trucks.—
Sophie Hartley,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As a result, the close relationship that Izquierdo’s Oscar could and should be building with his audience gets squelched by too much clutter.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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The Blacklist happened, livelihoods were ruined, and freedom of thought was squelched for years as Americans were pushed into a corner of fear and anger.—
Chris Yogerst,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In 2023, Jalloh was sentenced to seven years in prison for malicious wounding, with five of those years suspended.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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Putting at an unbelievable level — just 70 putts through 54 holes — Bhatia had pulled within a shot of Berger when the third round concluded Sunday morning after weather suspended play Saturday evening with two groups still on the course.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The $1,000 Apple Pro Stand has been discontinued and is no longer available through major retailers.—
Tony Hoffman,
PC Magazine,
5 Mar. 2026
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Just three years after its launch, the electric sedan is being discontinued in the United States with a single exception—the high-performance Ioniq 6 N.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Stanched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stanched. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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