Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sucker punches
Verb
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Tamra Judge steps up to the line and, like Judge Dredd with hair extensions, knocks down two dozen or so targets in 27 seconds, seemingly without missing a shot.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Tour The Decorations At The Davis Mansion The Davis Mansion is a beautiful example of Greek Revival architecture that's worth visiting any time of year, but particularly at the holidays when the staff decks the halls with festive displays.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
5 Dec. 2025
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From perfectly frosted cookies to meticulously wrapped gifts, no one decks the halls quite like Claire.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
30 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Richard and Moody tried their hands at Butler-style pullup jumpers, and Hield handled the ball a tad more than Kerr would have probably liked.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Using your hands, mix until combined (don’t be gentle; mixing well will help the meatballs hold their shape when formed).—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Align with what actually levels you up, not what confirms bias, is rage bait or just gives a dopamine hit.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Jan. 2026
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When a star student (Ayo Edebiri) levels an accusation against one of her colleagues (Andrew Garfield), the professor is forced to navigate complex moral territory while a dark secret from her own past threatens to come into the light.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
13 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But the jury in the federal civil lawsuit found that Moore violated Gillispie's rights by hiding evidence that would have helped Gillispie's defense and creating unfair lineup procedures for the victims.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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For nearly a year, migrant rights advocates and neighborhood activists across the Twin Cities have been preparing to mobilize in the event of an immigration enforcement surge.—
Tim Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As the vehicle pulls away, Pretti kicks and breaks one of its rear taillights.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
30 Jan. 2026
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Other New Balance kicks worth snagging?—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Colleyville Heritage dumps Argyle in 2 OTs Colleyville Heritage got a hugh lay in by Sameer Johnson at the fourth quarter buzzer, off an assist by Dmauri Evans, to tie the game at 48 allowing the Panthers to subdue Argyle 57-51 in double overtime on Thursday.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Jan. 2026
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His girlfriend dumps him and leaves him with an empty apartment that could use some repairs.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Shake off the winter shivers, Boise.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Jan. 2026
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Every year, homes are affected as the early shivers give way to the bitter cold of January and February.—
Connie Etemadi,
Freep.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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“Sucker punches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sucker%20punches. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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