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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coact
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The edges of the cutout were left raw, mimicking the idea that the jacket had been unintentionally cut as opposed to being designed that way.—
Mikelle Street,
WWD,
14 Feb. 2025 -
Mars exploration may take a profound toll on the psyche: the crew slept in tiny, windowless rooms, had minimal interaction with outsiders, and often spent several hours a day outside in the cold, carrying forty-pound packs to mimic scientific excursions.—
Dhruv Khullar,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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For example, a light lavender lining peeks out from underneath the tool of the Rapunzel dress, which can be paired with a long, dramatic boa to imitate her lustrous mane.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Between the lines: The BRT experience aims to imitate the experience of a subway or train.—
Andrew King,
Axios,
10 Feb. 2025
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Sarah Garrahan & Sue Ding; 2025; USA; 14 min At a photography studio in a Wild West theme park, visitors masquerade as modern visions of the American West.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2025
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As part of a sextortion scheme, Lawal allegedly masqueraded as a young woman on social media and sent Gavin nude photos.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Ivanhoe grant marked only the latest fallout in the Kansas City metro from the wave of spending cuts and reductions enacted since President Donald Trump took office.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
18 Feb. 2025
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Some states are already making moves President Biden’s administration largely blocked states from enacting work rules of their own and required 10 states to remove the requirement for Medicaid coverage.—
Amanda Seitz,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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Aside from a striking physical resemblance to the Silent Brotherhood’s founder, Hoult closely studied his subject, aping Mathews’ mannerisms and movements from old documentary footage, studying texts that radicalized his subject, lifting weights, and cutting alcohol from his diet.—
Ali Winston,
WIRED,
6 Dec. 2024
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On its app homepage, JD has begun aping Pinduoduo by emphasizing discounts.—
Lavender Au,
WIRED,
4 Oct. 2024
Verb
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In that sense, Mad Bills to Pay is a classic coming-of-age story about growing up and taking on responsiblity, about committing major actions and not just acting out.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
31 Jan. 2025
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The research highlights the need to rethink how young students who act out are treated by educators, given the dire consequences of defaulting to traditional modes of punishment.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Coact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coact. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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