sudden deaths

noun

plural of sudden death
as in rubbers

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  1. round-robins
  2. runoffs
  3. volleys
  4. rallies
  5. runs
Noun
  • Think structured round-robins, rotating roles in meetings, or paired discussions before group sharing.
    — Ruth Oh Reitmeier, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Definition of round-robins
Noun
  • Georgia gubernatorial primaries likely to head to runoffs Both the Democratic and Republican primaries could easily go to a runoff, meaning no single candidate reached a 50% majority during the first election.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 15 May 2026
  • Candidates look to avoid runoffs Meanwhile, Talarico and Crockett are hoping to avoid a May 26 runoff by capturing at least 50% of the Democratic vote in the March 3 primary.
    — Meg Kinnard, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Definition of runoffs
Noun
  • England was superb with its back to the wall, first holding out volleys of Argentina attacks then, restored to 14 men and finally to full strength, scoring tries through Marcus Smith and Manny Feyi-Waboso to seal its win.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
  • Gotze controls the ball on his chest and volleys into the far corner, all in one movement.
    — Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Definition of volleys
Noun
  • By Monday night, there will be no more churches to visit, union halls to address or rallies to hold.
    — Joey Cappelletti, Twin Cities, 3 Aug. 2026
  • That version was dedicated to second gentleman Doug Emhoff, who had used the song as walk-on music at rallies.
    — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of rallies
Noun
  • At age 12, Collinson ran his first mile for Running 4 Heroes, a nonprofit that honors, through one-mile runs, first responders and K9s injured or killed in the line of duty, while also providing support through fundraising and community initiatives.
    — Elijah Megginson, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
  • Lawrence Butler had two hits and scored two runs for the A’s.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Definition of runs
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“Sudden deaths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sudden%20deaths. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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