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Recent Examples of wedge
One of the beer cans was allegedly observed wedged between the passenger side rear of the vehicle and the tree at the scene.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2025
Has anyone told Syd Vinyl? Universal has not revealed what will replace Rip Ride Rockit, which is wedged between soundstages and the theme park’s Music Plaza.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2025
As an animated Correa moved closer to home plate, Baldelli sprung out of the dugout, wedging himself between the player and umpire.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 1 June 2025
The episode takes a more unfortunate turn when Fielder, grasping at straws after Rep. Graves passes on a meeting, tries to wedge his way into a subcommittee meeting by flashing his accidental appeal to the neurodivergent.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 19 May 2025
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2025
Has anyone told Syd Vinyl? Universal has not revealed what will replace Rip Ride Rockit, which is wedged between soundstages and the theme park’s Music Plaza.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2025
As an animated Correa moved closer to home plate, Baldelli sprung out of the dugout, wedging himself between the player and umpire.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 1 June 2025
The episode takes a more unfortunate turn when Fielder, grasping at straws after Rep. Graves passes on a meeting, tries to wedge his way into a subcommittee meeting by flashing his accidental appeal to the neurodivergent.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wedge
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Paul Blackburn, with plenty of starting experience for Oakland, could squeeze into the picture too – especially if the Mets decide to try a six-man rotation that would save wear and tear on each man.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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When pancake is ready to flip, squeeze the cinnamon mixture into a swirl shape on top of the pancake batter, pressing the tip of the bag slightly into the batter.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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Leavenworth-a-Lago: Now that those once-secret documents have been removed from bathrooms and closets, the private club should have a little extra space in which to cram undocumented migrants, who could also be pulled into service as caddies.—
Bob Morris,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2025
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When the novel begins, Alba, Stanley, and Drew, the remaining crew of the Audition, are trapped throughout the ship—one crammed into a hallway, another wedged between the floor and ceiling of a basketball court.—
Robert Rubsam,
The Atlantic,
21 June 2025
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These flaky hand pies stuffed with sweet-tart cherries are the perfect two-bite desserts for topping off a full Fourth of July spread.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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Mensah stuffed his 6-foot-10 frame into it … for 12½ hours.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2025
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Both sides will also be checking the results of the match between Dortmund and Ulsan upon completion, as Dortmund is sandwiched right in the middle of the two in the standings, with only two spots up for grabs amongst the three of them.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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The lounge area is sandwiched between a backlit bar and a dual-sided fireplace shared with the dining room.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
23 June 2025
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During the summer of 2024, Iran exported fewer than 70,000 barrels per day through that alternate route and stopped loading cargoes after September 2024, according to the EIA.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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That's why this bill is loaded up with priorities of GOP lawmakers and the Trump administration.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
23 June 2025
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Chinese and Russian anti-satellite weapons, jamming capabilities, and cyber threats could rapidly neutralize U.S. space assets in wartime.—
David A. Deptula,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Get ready to jam out to Japanese Breakfast and find out what happens at the end of Materialists.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
17 June 2025
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“Wedge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wedge. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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