Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stanched
Verb
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In fact, all members of the cabbage family can be stunted by clubroot, which is more likely to infect roots in acidic soil.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2026 -
Every time Young would have a positive play or two, a drive would be stunted by a penalty or an execution setback.—
Mike Kaye
Updated January 3,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But on Sunday, the Bills turned back the clock to the days when passing offense reigned supreme, put themselves in nickel with Cam Lewis, and never came out of it.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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But while 52,000 customers across the country got their lights turned back on, approximately 490,380 customers are still without electricity, Vaz acknowledged.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The fresh evidence of how internal dissent was suppressed for the sake of diplomatic relationships exposes a broader crisis of impunity for crimes committed against journalists, and the failure of states to hold other states accountable.—
Scott Griffen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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This may have resulted in cooling that had until now suppressed the sublimation of water ice to steam.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Perceptive politicians understand that a rising opposition force that aims to replace the entire system has to be co-opted, not simply repressed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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This Committee was initially created during the McCarthy Era, a dark time when the federal government repressed and persecuted American citizens for their political beliefs.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Common confirmed the beef was squashed from his side from that point forward and compared Joe’s intervention to a scene straight out of a movie.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
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There was speculation that Dombrowski's comments could mean the team is trying to trade him, but Dombrowski quickly squashed those rumors, stating his importance to the team.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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Every threat to the Guinness family has been quickly squelched, complications like Olivia’s pregnancy aside, everything seems to be going quite well, honestly.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Koepka is eligible to play in all four majors this year, even if he is suspended by the PGA, because of his 2023 win at Oak Hill.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Fourteen players were suspended last year for positive tests, including two under the major league program.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Nissan has discontinued the Versa subcompact sedan, its most affordable vehicle, the company confirmed to The Tennessean, part of the USA TODAY Network.—
Stuart Dyos,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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As of the end of the 2025 model year, the Jeep Wrangler 4xe, Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe, and Chrysler Pacifica PHEV have all officially been discontinued—not paused or back-burnered.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Stanched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stanched. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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