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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stubbing
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Those sharp fragments can cause choking, become lodged in the digestive tract, or even puncture the stomach or intestines.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026 -
Police investigation after choking death Police opened their investigation due to the unusual nature of Medina's death.—
Tony Aiello,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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But as increasingly smothering noise greets images of guns and stilettos, the lacerating beats of the late producer Sophie and the devious robotics of mecha anime jump out as inspirations.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
2 Dec. 2025
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This makes garden maintenance easier and prevents sticks from piling up and smothering your plants and grass.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Nov. 2025
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“Stubbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stubbing. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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