Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sucker punched
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But one simply has to appreciate the cruel irony of such a deluxe number being knocked down by a pedestrian bus rather than, say, a Rolls-Royce or a Daimler.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025 -
Kolek knocked down nearly 40 percent of his three-point attempts across his final two collegiate campaigns.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Kehoe, however, has pushed back on the argument.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
25 Sep. 2025
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Republicans said his response raises questions as to whether the investigation of Russia's interference in the 2016 election was a result of a strategy pushed by Hillary Clinton's campaign.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
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She’d been stabbed several times.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Sep. 2025
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Castillo was stabbed to death before her attackers allegedly cut open her abdomen, according to an autopsy cited by the outlet.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Callie, the hottest person at Seattle Grace, went through so much turmoil and humiliation in her relationships prior to that, including, but not limited to, being cheated on by her husband and being dumped by a newly out lesbian who couldn’t handle her being bisexual.—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
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Old Nazi warheads and US warships have been reclaimed by a new army of diverse marine life, as scientists uncover how nature has made use of the munitions and fleets that ended up dumped in waterways during the two world conflicts.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Sep. 2025
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Baywatch, which had been in development at Fox since winter 2024, kicked into higher gear in early 2025 when Nix, who has a direct deal with Fox Entertainment, was brought in as new writer.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
23 Sep. 2025
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Baker Mayfield led the Buccaneers’ offense down the field and Chase McLaughlin kicked the game-winning field goal.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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But making the most out of soup season isn’t possible without proper cookware essentials, though, and thankfully, Amazon just slashed prices on Dutch ovens, stockpots, cocottes, and more for all fall cooking needs.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
23 Sep. 2025
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Fortunately, Target slashed prices on fan-favorite floor cleaners from top brands like Shark, Bissell, and Dirt Devil.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With the Chiefs up 6-0 but not finding the end zone, Kelce was seen yelling in Reid’s ear about the team’s offensive struggles after the coach bumped him on the shoulder.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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It should be noted that preemptions were significant throughout premiere week, with syndicated series bumped to make room for Monday Night Football and the 24th anniversary of 9/11, which are standard at this time of year, in addition to as coverage of both the assassination of Charlie Kirk.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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While well versed in Russian literature, their ways of thinking were nonetheless stamped by different standards of rigor and universalism.—
Benjamin Nathans
September 24,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps the most-impressive victory was Texas Tech's road defeat of Utah that stamped the Red Raiders as one of the top contenders in the Big 12.—
Erick Smith,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Sucker punched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sucker%20punched. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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