callithump

noun

Definition of callithumpnext
as in string

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  1. string
  2. train
  3. column
  4. line
  5. parade
Noun
  • The episode at Denver International Airport was the latest in a recent string of aviation woes.
    — Hank Sanders, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Earlier this week, Yorke revealed his upcoming collaborative album Tall Tales with Mark Pritchard, the latest in an almost decade-long string of non-Radiohead releases that includes solo albums, film scores, and the Smile’s three LPs.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of string
Noun
  • As such there is great concern that the US may tip into a recession or even that this is the express policy of the administration, with the goal of reducing borrowing costs (see ‘Un train peut cacher un autre’).
    — Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Sitting in his idling pickup one afternoon, Sherlock watched as a Canadian Pacific train rumbled by the grain elevator in the small town of Wimbledon.
    — Kirk Siegler, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of train
Noun
  • Dawn Caldwell, Highlands Ranch Sign up for Sound Off to get a weekly roundup of our columns, editorials and more.
    — DP Opinion, The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Tonight’s column marks the glorious return of Lady Gaga, who is pulling double duty as host and musical guest.
    — Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of column
Noun
  • In the meantime, the operator said it’s making progress on its remediation plan, including analysis of other areas and additional in-line inspections.
    — Joe Sutton, CNN, 10 Feb. 2023
  • The goal of this relationship is to save you time, trouble, and money down the line.
    — Brady Slack, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023
Definition of line
Noun
  • Older kids will love watching the charming and clever Ferris fake sick, convince his best friend Cameron to skip school, and take over Chicago, even making a scene on a parade float.
    — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
  • The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority posts a St. Patrick’s Day guide and a map of the day’s parade route on its website.
    — Gary Stoller, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of parade
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“Callithump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/callithump. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

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