as in cage
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as in to flop
to be unsuccessful
her intended comeback movie tanked at the box office, and once again she was relegated to TV guest spots
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Recent Examples of tank
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
The crewneck has an oversized fit that’s ideal for layering over summer tank-tops, and heck, even a swimsuit on windy beach days.
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Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Ratings have tanked under his watch.
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Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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Noun
During one trip home from the doctor, his wife had a seizure that depleted her portable oxygen tank.
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Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
The crewneck has an oversized fit that’s ideal for layering over summer tank-tops, and heck, even a swimsuit on windy beach days.
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Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
Verb
Jackson fans accuse the documentary of being sensational and light on the facts, and as such, have tanked its score.
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Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Ratings have tanked under his watch.
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Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tank
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Indeterminate tomatoes need strong stakes, cages, or trellises for support due to their continuous growth and vining habit.
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Additionally, a 12-man tag team match inside a steel cage will determine whether Mark Briscoe finally gets a chance at the AEW World Championship.
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In Late Summer In late summer, iris plants can become disheveled-looking and even flop over.
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Replay shows the defender never made meaningful contact and the offensive player overly-exaggerated the contact (flopped).
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Devon Oddy was diagnosed with B-cell ALL at 6-years-old, Brendan McGeown was diagnosed with the same at 14 and 17, Shaina Neiman was diagnosed with stage 3 neuroblastoma at 6 and Angeliki Pelehrinis was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma at 19.
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Glioblastoma is an aggressive type of brain cancer that starts in cells called astrocytes, which support nerve cells.
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Over 14 months, Safiya -- a pediatrician by training -- became one of the most prominent voices in Gaza, speaking out on social media about the strip's collapsing healthcare system.
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In mature markets like Oregon and Colorado, wholesale flower prices have collapsed dramatically.
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Right now, Prime members can score exclusive savings and summer deals on YETI tumblers, coolers, jugs, backpacks and more when shopping on Amazon.
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Just last week, Kiki’s—a Greek spot known for its platters and $25 jugs of wine—was seized by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, which says the restaurant’s LLC and one of its owners owe more than $1 million in taxes.
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The biggest transaction of his tenure occurred when Shohei Ohtani left the Angels after six seasons for the Dodgers in late 2023, the Angels failing to trade Ohtani for prospects before Ohtani became a free agent.
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Twice already, in November of 2025 and February of this year, the seven states involved in re-negotiating water rights and use along with the 100-year old treaty kicked the can down the road and failed to come to an agreement on water sharing.
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The bullpen entered Sunday with a 6.71 ERA since ending that scoreless streak on May 25.
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Puts the bullpen in a bad situation, puts the whole game in a bad situation.
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The Battle of Britain began as German forces bombed shipping convoys in the English Channel, attacking its ports and radar stations.
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Another bad fix bombing out the moment it was most needed.
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“Tank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tank. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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