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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turnoffs
Noun
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Twin Lakes also stand out, huddled in their alpine embrace and flanked by proud granite slopes.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026 -
On the mountain slopes nearby, skiers stop for hot chocolate or an alcoholic spritz at an Alpine lodge where they are served by Riccardo Fiore, the grandson of the region's winter sport champions.—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2026
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The six-part thriller tells the story of a Swiss gold dealer who becomes entangled in the darkest corners of the global gold trade.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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Safeties coach Will Harris also is working with the corners.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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The story follows struggling creatives navigating debt, eviction threats and a precarious gig economy, visualized in Riley’s inventive style — from looming piles of eviction notices to characters literally struggling up and down steep inclines that mirror the instability of their lives.—
Deborah Sengupta Stith,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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Servicing a mountainous areas like Escondido drives up costs, as an expensive network of pipes and pump stations is needed to move water up and down considerable inclines, said Kyle Morgan, the city’s acting director of utilities and wastewater.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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This is the standard for ramp inclinations that are usable for most people, especially wheelchair users.—
K. Desbouis,
Artforum,
6 Feb. 2026
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Trump’s inclinations to make every race about him could foul this for the GOP.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
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City-level data show sharper declines from certain European hubs.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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As the February Gauge release approached, several clients were expressing concerns that the measurement firm was going to put out numbers suggesting sharper-than-expected declines in streaming.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Tab top curtains include fabric loops that slide over the rod, leaving it partially visible and forming soft, relaxed folds.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2026
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The thumb loops helped keep the sleeves anchored and prevented the shirt from riding up during swimming and mobility drills.—
Joe Jackson,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Turnoffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turnoffs. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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