variants
or symbolling
as in touching (on or upon)
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The Charlotte Observer was not immediately able to reach the attorney representing Taylor, Gena Morris with James, McElroy & Diehl in Charlotte.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026 -
The Business Roundtable, a group representing CEOs of America’s largest companies, didn’t respond to a request for comment.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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Around her neck, though, was a delicate garnet necklace symbolizing Kate’s January birthstone.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
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This aesthetic — symbolizing order, leisure and status — spread across continents and centuries, shaping how residential outdoor spaces are designed and maintained today.—
Hummingbird,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
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In the years since 2004’s Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle, Penn’s carved out a niche embodying big-talking, attention-grabbing rascals who say inappropriate things, then shrug their way through the consequences.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2026
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To @bleach37 my husband, thank you for embodying each of these characteristics so beautifully.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The White House press secretary noted that the Department of Justice has convicted and prosecuted nearly 100 defendants in Minnesota so far, hinting that there may be more charges forthcoming for others based on additional reporting.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Jan. 2026
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Of those participating, Richie Laryea, Mathieu Choinière, Jonathan Osorio and Joel Waterman are among those most likely in frame for the 2026 World Cup, while wild card Marcelo Flores will also participate, hinting that a full-time switch from Mexico to Canada could be in the cards.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Putting the murder shortlist in one person’s hands, rather than letting the shields do the work of specifying who can be killed off, is a major change that gives the Secret Traitor a ton of power without a ton of explanation for their thinking.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 Jan. 2026
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The guidelines include changes to alcohol recommendations, no longer specifying appropriate limits for men and women.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Plenty of videos mentioning the hack say that eating more fiber can have weight loss benefits and boost your chances of having a healthy gut.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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And that’s not even mentioning the Broncos’ use of match coverages, where defenders pass off assignments mid-play based on offensive motion.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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By personifying the ball as a sidekick, children are invited to practice ball control while also developing empathy and responsibility.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Her leadership approach offers small business owners a clear model for how personifying a company strengthens teams, builds resilience, and ensures longevity beyond the founder.—
Dan Ringo,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Symboling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symboling. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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