Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thigh-slappers
Noun
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My screams finally drew my friend’s mom to intervene.—
Jennifer Wolfgram,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026 -
Two of their younger brothers heard his screams from an adjacent room.—
Dan Sullivan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In 1983, riots swept through the state prisons.—
James Verini,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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The site was at the epicenter of the Crown Heights riots in 1991, when Black residents of the neighborhood attacked Jews after a child was killed by a car traveling in Schneerson’s motorcade.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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One of Hughes’ neighbors, Ty Talley, said the toilet paper prank was part of tradition in which North Hall students play practical jokes on teachers during prom season.—
Charlotte Kramon,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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As trade envoy, Andrew became known for practical jokes and off-color remarks, which British diplomats had to tolerate because of his titles.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Palestinian was taken to an Israeli hospital with fractured ribs and a perforated rectum that required surgery before he was returned to the prison.—
JULIA FRANKEL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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Tri-tip and ribs in two covered bus tubs were improperly cooling.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 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,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The initial experience of Shakespeare’s meter leads to a world of discovery of a man who quite literally changed the world with witticisms and insight and has shaped every corner of humanity since the 16th century.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
4 Feb. 2026
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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
Noun
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Join the hilarious hunt this Halloween season, where the only thing sharper than Dracula’s fangs are the gags that’ll leave you in stitches.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Packed with gags, this is a fun way to spend an afternoon.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Strangely, Bailey-Brown laughs at the accusation.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
4 Mar. 2026
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Vinny will bring the laughs, as the TV personality turned stand-up comedian goes on tour and organizes a celebratory roast for his castmates.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Thigh-slappers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thigh-slappers. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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