stubbed

past tense of stub

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stubbed
choked
Verb
  • The petition, which was granted by a federal judge, cited reports alleging that guards at the facility choked and asphyxiated Campos.
    Armando Garcia, ABC News, 10 June 2026
  • Within days, Topanga Creek was choked with mud.
    Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
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“Stubbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stubbed. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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