Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yo-yoed
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But state lawmakers, facing their own deficit, have waffled over continuing the initiative.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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But as with the Holy Grail of ancient Christian legend, an early-detection multicancer test has long eluded all who have pursued it.—
Cory Franklin,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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Even on the fake punt, the USF receiver eluded three potential tackles.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Aug. 2025
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Once shunned by investors who were drawn to an environmental, social and governance lens, defense assets have surged in popularity in light of geopolitical turmoil and pledges by Germany and other European Union members to ramp up defense spending.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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The leaders of North Korea, China and Russia met in a show of solidarity by nations shunned by the West over their role in Russia’s war against Ukraine, Europe’s worst conflict in 80 years.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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On first-and-15 in the same quarter, Milroe evaded pressure, kept his eyes downfield and threw an accurate ball on the move to White near the sideline for 25 yards.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
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The versatile slugger has been a perfect fit for the Yankees, but other teams could try to pry the former NL MVP away from New York with the long-term deal that has evaded him to this point.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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After a while, the lady shook her head.—
Bryan Washington,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
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The earthquake shook at a depth of just 4 miles, with its epicenter about 6 miles south-southeast of Pinnacles.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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What the 11 should have done is hedged more towards getting, got to get back on the track sooner than later.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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Nestled in a strip mall by a nail salon and a Whole Foods, this specific Club Pilates studio eschewed the spa vibes in favor of a traditional fitness room.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
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Farkas noted that Putin has eschewed major international events, such as the July BRICS bloc of developing nations summit in Brazil, fearing arrest due to the outstanding warrant.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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Local police department statistics show violent crime in Washington has declined in recent years, but Trump has countered, without offering evidence, that the numbers were fudged.—
Darlene Superville,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
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The last time Tesla tried to reward and incentivize Musk, a $56 billion pay package granted in 2018 tied to revenue and market-capitalization milestones was twice nixed by a Delaware court, which ruled the company had fudged its disclosures to shareholders.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Yo-yoed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yo-yoed. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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