Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yawned
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Missouri State, which was an FCS team before this season, squeaked out a field goal in its first drive of the game and had the confidence to attempt a reverse flea flicker on its next possession, but USC’s defense sniffed out the play and pushed the Bears back 11 yards.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
31 Aug. 2025 -
Even the smallest tendencies get sniffed out quickly.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
30 Aug. 2025
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Continue reading … ‘KNOW YOUR BODY’ – Woman who 'never snored before' discovers terrifying reason behind sudden symptom.—
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FOXNews.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Voices gasped, exhaled for a beat, then rose up in screams of horror.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Some exchanges were breathtaking — to them, certainly, and to those in the stands who gasped at the power during longer points.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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Mission Bay quickly snuffed out that grab at momentum, thanks to the big right arm of Arnold.—
Clark Fahrenthold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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That stability, Truchelut said, is what snuffed out a tropical wave the National Hurricane Center was monitoring last week.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Yawned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yawned. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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