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as in guys
a member of the human race
one lucky stiff will get the biggest jackpot in the lottery's history
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as in isolates
to deliberately ignore or treat rudely
the actress has a reputation for stiffing the press at red-carpet events
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as in hustles
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
customers who were too embarrassed to admit that they had been stiffed by an Internet company claiming to sell designer handbags
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stiffs
Noun
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Jettisoning the corpses quickly meant we were spared the sight of dead people awkwardly rising and walking offstage during the blackouts between scenes.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
22 Dec. 2024 -
In others, corpses were sent to medical schools, biotech companies and for-profit body brokers without consent.—
Anagilmara Vílchez,
NBC News,
19 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Most of the guys that are on the bubble have lived with this build-up over the course of six weeks.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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March 24-30 By Colin Bedell The anal region is very sensitive and some guys have been really aggressive and use their fingers in a fast motion.—
Ian Kumamoto,
Them,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Five sheep had been killed and investigators found evidence of wolf presence, including wolf tracks and bite marks on carcasses consistent with wolves.—
Elise Schmelzer,
The Denver Post,
20 Mar. 2025
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The carcasses were collected for safe disposal, officials said.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The nonprofit ended up purchasing a two-bedroom home in San Diego’s El Cerrito neighborhood, and two men moved in Tuesday.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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In Saturday’s reverse fixture, the result was the same, but in favour of Hansi Flick’s men.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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More people are seeking healthier, more responsible ways to live.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Nonfatal snakebites can still be permanently disabling—hundreds of thousands of people are permanently disabled due to snakebites annually.—
Lillian Ali,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 May 2025
Noun
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But subtle little things — developments unlikely to make headlines – can also be big winners.—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Dec. 2024
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But now things are getting even more messy.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Some experts, however, see potential in another direction—studying how the creatures’ neurons work together could shed light on nerve regeneration.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Dec. 2024
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Another research team at MIT used the gills of these creatures, which filter for plankton, to improve commercial water filtration systems.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
Ars Technica,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Minnesota would finish fifth if Memphis beats Denver and the Clippers beat the Warriors or if Denver beats Memphis and the Warriors beat the Clippers.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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If Memphis beats Denver on Friday and the Golden State Warriors beat the LA Clippers on Sunday, the Wolves will finish fourth and host Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Stiffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stiffs. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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