thimblerigs 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of thimblerig

thimblerigs

2 of 2

noun

plural of thimblerig

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for thimblerigs
Verb
  • Keeping tires properly inflated not only extends their life but also squeezes more miles out of every charge—a win for the wallet and the planet.
    Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The motion from this system dynamically stretches and squeezes the space around these objects, sending gravitational waves across the universe.
    Chad Hanna, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • There may be even greater reasons to put an ad that plucks the heartstrings in front of a broader crowd.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • New downloads of Weather are no longer possible on Wear OS 6 devices from third-party manufacturers, such as Samsung, OnePlus and others.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Why Healthcare Needs a Data Overhaul Healthcare systems are generating more data than ever before, from electronic health records and lab results to imaging scans, insurance claims, and even patient updates from wearable devices.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The first mozzie of the evening stings my arm.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
  • But this kind of comment often stings.
    Time, Time, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Like Mario Tennis Aces, Fever amps up its tennis action with fighting game-esque mechanics, including meters to manage and rackets with different properties.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The gold detailing shows through both the rackets and the bags and the Laver Cup logo and a logo of the Laver Cup trophy also show up on the products.
    Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Taylor is Connor, a jokester and tough young Westie soldier who sticks close to Roarke to survive in Hell’s Kitchen.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
  • As Prater raises his weapon to fire at Dexter, Harrison sticks the syringe deep inside his chest.
    Nick Caruso, TVLine, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Our phone cameras are fun and all, but nothing beats the feeling of holding an actual camera that is all specced up.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Their late son Noah's heart beats in her chest.
    Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • There's also knee slides, double jumps, and quick-dodges in all directions.
    Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The former is what the first game had, and is more meant for short-range dashes and dodges.
    Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Thimblerigs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thimblerigs. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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