Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walkovers
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One of the Knicks’ newest additions dismissed the long view — understandable for someone not here for last year’s warning signs or this season’s blowouts.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026 -
Two of those games were blowouts, but during the lone start, Plowden contributed 16 points, six rebounds, four assists, a steal and two treys.—
Stan Son,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Mamdani claims that these sweeps would be different than his predecessor’s.—
Deborah Berkman,
New York Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The police dogs and their handlers also put on 59 public displays and demonstrations for groups throughout Lake County, and the dogs did eight sweeps at schools to help ensure safety and interdict drug use.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Since 2021, landslides have forced a shutdown of rail service through the city multiple times.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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In the film, Sandler compares listening to the bits — an elderly Jew talking about his romps through history — to hearing his own Jewish uncles talk in Florida.—
Stephen Silver,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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From lush historical tales to rom-com romps, there's something for everyone in our favorite summer 2025 romance novels.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Over time the address has become a vehicle for presidents to address the nation’s residents, claim legislative victories and foreshadow upcoming policy goals.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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To capitalize on this yearning for tradition, and to bind sumo’s fortunes to the state, the sport’s governing body aligned itself with the rising tide of nationalism that took hold of Japan after its victories in wars against the Chinese and the Russians.—
Joshua Hunt,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Offering help to located runaways Each runaway who is located is offered services specific to their needs and circumstances.—
Tony Aiello,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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And while their place in the NCAA tournament is presumably safe heading into that final stretch, where the Trojans are seeded could swing significantly with a few quality wins.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Pistons’ average margin of victory in their three wins was 28 points, with New York losing by 31 and 38 in the first two meetings between the teams.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Walkovers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walkovers. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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