Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thigh-slappers
Noun
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Charles’ pack of dogs incessantly barked blood curdling screams.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
4 Feb. 2026 -
From another ward not too far away, the piercing screams of a patient are audible.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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However, the riots in Minnesota are unacceptable and this unlawful rebellion needs to end.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … POLITICS BAD CALL – Trump admin slams Dems’ ‘call 911 on ICE’ push as reckless, links policy to riots and violent arrests.—
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FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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With over 300 episodes to shoot, there was time for some practical jokes.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The sticky barbecue ribs or lobster spaghetti are great for kids.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Dig around to remove the thyme and any bones that have separated from the ribs, then allow the sauce to simmer on the stove and reduce for 20 minutes.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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On dinner tables frequented by Brussels sprouts, meatloaf is the well-meaning uncle whose knee-slappers are beloved, but not particularly hip.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
17 Nov. 2025
Noun
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During Bloomberg’s pursuit of office, a 1990 booklet in which business colleagues had compiled his witticisms surfaced.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
1 Jan. 2026
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Perhaps the only thing Gore Vidal enjoyed more than dispensing witticisms—or sipping a Macallan single malt—was being photographed.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One is an exercise that only Sam Raimi could do; the other manages to do an absurd amount of gags despite being burdened with the weight of being a real movie.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
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Twain, of course, never stooped to fart jokes or hunchback gags in pursuit of a giggle.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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There were a couple of unexpected wipeouts, including one by David Pastrnak, that elicited laughs from teammates.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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The movie’s biggest laughs come from Kevin’s hijinks, which involve setting up complex booby traps to fend off a pair of burglars targeting his family’s home.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Thigh-slappers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thigh-slappers. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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