Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stilts
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The camera then cuts to Kate taking a few steps toward the elevators with the help of her crutches, practicing with only one crutch while holding on to a metal bar, and undergoing extensive physical therapy.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
22 Dec. 2025
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Think sports fans whose only food options at a game are at stands all operated by the same big concessionaire.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Make sure the label of commercial juice products says pasteurized, and be aware that juices from places like farmers' markets and fruit stands are often not pasteurized.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Swoosh has Valentine’s Day and the NBA-All-Star Game as just a few of its time pegs for the month ahead, the latter of which will bring some of its biggest releases of the early year.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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This One’s for You is down several pegs on the two tallies, but its anniversary is nonetheless worth honoring.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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That notice covered an issue in which some vehicles may have leftover debris contaminating the engine’s main bearings, potentially damaging the engine and causing a loss of driving power.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Beginners should get their bearings with a lesson from the French-Swiss Ski College located at Appalachian Ski Mountain.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2026
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The denial effectively clears the way for the administration to seek emergency relief from the Supreme Court, potentially placing the dispute on the justices’ fast-moving emergency docket and setting up a high-stakes test of presidential power over federal prosecutors.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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Low-stakes, consistent connection matters.—
Dr. Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The owner of Pimento Jamaican Kitchen brought stanchions from his rum bar to the street to keep protesters separated from officers, working as a volunteer to ensure the demonstration remains peaceful.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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That report will give everyone a sense as to why that plane left Statesville on a Thursday morning, then immediately turned around and tried to return to the same airport before striking trees and light stanchions, crashing and bursting into flame only 10 minutes after takeoff.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Jan. 2026
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Online posts questioning the city’s account continued into the week, and protesters have kept returning to the Hyatt, banging pots and chanting in subfreezing temperatures.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
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The messages, posts, and overwhelming positivity shared about him truly reflect his character, work ethic, and passions.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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My feet overpronate, but the shoes’ cushiony soles actively helped with my alignment, all while absorbing impact and providing premium support under my arches.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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Cycling the Golden Gate Bridge is a rite of passage—where panoramic bay views unfurl beneath soaring red arches.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Stilts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stilts. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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