as in bore
someone or something boring
as neither candidate was willing to make an unequivocal statement about anything, the debate proved to be a complete yawn
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Recent Examples of yawn
Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 31 Jan. 2025
The only thing keeping this tan suit from being a yawn are the wide legs and pleating.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2025
Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
Hoon started yawning, once and then again, before Juro nudged me and pointed.
—Bryan Washington, The New Yorker, 23 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The world of Antony and Cleopatra is so immense that time yawns in it . .
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 31 Jan. 2025
The only thing keeping this tan suit from being a yawn are the wide legs and pleating.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2025
Verb
Free roam replaces yawning Mii-centric Mario Kart 8 waiting rooms.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
Hoon started yawning, once and then again, before Juro nudged me and pointed.
—Bryan Washington, The New Yorker, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yawn
Noun
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The bore and stroke ratio, which was previously fixed at 102.5 x 76mm, has been changed to 106.5 x 73mm, which is responsible for the power boost.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 May 2025
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For the build, about 40 percent of the engine carried over—the general block design, mount points, bore and stroke measurements—but the remaining 60 percent was redesigned.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The heart-rate sensor is impressively accurate, and the watch handles everything from workouts to snoring detection with ease.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
13 May 2025
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So prepare to be surprised! 'Survivor 48' recap: Star gets a bad rap 'Survivor 48' rap legend Star Toomey tried to vote Mitch out for snoring Star Toomey The best Survivor season was the one with Sandra, Boston Rob, and Parvati — Heroes vs. Villains.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
6 May 2025
Noun
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Equipped with steam rooms, saunas and a two-lane lap pool, this polished space is gearing up for WorldPride with IV drips, HydraFacials, and eye and lip perks all available before the parade begins on June 7th.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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In silvery grays and greens, with uneven salt drips and textured glazes that resemble the moon’s surface or, sometimes, an orange peel, Wilson wares are coveted both as objets d’art and for their extraordinary story of Black self-determination in the postwar South.—
Jacoba Urist,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Inside, Maeve immediately hits the champagne, while Eddie sneaks upstairs to snort some drugs.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Gus wandered up to my husband wagging his tail and snorting with excitement.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Trapped in a living prison and gasping for air, Kate must confront both real-life monsters of the deep and her inner demons as a desperate fight for survival and salvation unfolds.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
7 May 2025
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Now the Nuggets have no choice but to keep gasping for air and rolling with Oklahoma City’s punches.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
5 May 2025
Verb
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Last year, before his arrest, a video of Jordan allegedly sniffing an unidentified white substance went viral, resulting in social media criticism.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
20 May 2025
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In the war on terror in Iraq and Afghanistan, Carlos worked with dogs trained to sniff out bombs and improvised explosive devices during one of the most stressful periods of his two decades in the military.—
Daniel Bean,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 May 2025
Verb
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Click for more > Clearly, this is no ordinary sea creature quietly snuffling the currents.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
28 May 2010
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Next to arrive is her disembodied trunk, with a mind of its own, snuffling out friends and enemies and food.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2024
Verb
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At the same time, there are other conditions that can present with allergy-like symptoms, and at high enough concentrations, even people without allergies will wheeze.—
Umair Irfan,
Wired News,
5 Apr. 2025
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Crappy Christmas lights blinked overhead, and a tiny pug wheezed on a rug by the register.—
Bryan Washington,
The New Yorker,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Yawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yawn. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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