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as in thriller
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as in dead heat
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Recent Examples of photo finish
Polls going into election week show a toss-up race, signaling the possibility that the contest could prove to be a photo finish.
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Brett Samuels, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
Trump is in what appears to be a photo finish race against Vice President Kamala Harris, less than two weeks until Election Day.
—Nidia Cavazos, CBS News, 25 Oct. 2024
But 30 seconds later, after the photo finish was official, American phenom Noah Lyles saw his name on top, stretched his arms, and ripped off his bib to show off.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2024
And that could mean Trump is indeed headed to a photo finish on Election Day.
—Sarah Bedford, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Nov. 2024
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Brett Samuels, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
Trump is in what appears to be a photo finish race against Vice President Kamala Harris, less than two weeks until Election Day.
—Nidia Cavazos, CBS News, 25 Oct. 2024
But 30 seconds later, after the photo finish was official, American phenom Noah Lyles saw his name on top, stretched his arms, and ripped off his bib to show off.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2024
And that could mean Trump is indeed headed to a photo finish on Election Day.
—Sarah Bedford, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for photo finish
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Adapted for television by Physical creator Annie Weisman from Araminta Hall’s novel of the same name, Imperfect Women is an unconventional, psychological thriller examining a crime that shatters the lives of a decades-long friendship of three women.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
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While speaking to The Hollywood Reporter’s podcast Awards Chatter, Pearce was asked by host Scott Feinberg about his experience working with Spacey on the set of the 1997 noir thriller LA Confidential.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them,
18 Feb. 2025
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After publishing her initial post on Reddit while the bidding was in a dead heat, the user shared an update that her former friends came back with a higher offer, establishing themselves as the front runners.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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Surveys ahead of Election Day found the two candidates in a virtual dead heat nationally and in several key swing states.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Nov. 2024
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Shoes can also be dried on no heat settings to prevent rubber or plastic from warping.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2025
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Ever the iconoclast, Cindy Sherman carried a fur bag and wore rubber boats with her dark suit.—
Ian Malone,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2025
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But in a squeaker to end all squeakers, Biden pulled off a Family Plan pardon with 20 minutes left in his presidency Monday.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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Trump prevailed—and not exactly in a squeaker, either.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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Viewers were told that Dutch was in prison, but the possibility of his return lingered until McQueen’s sudden death from organ failure in September 2024.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
12 Feb. 2025
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Comments Stephen 'tWitch' Boss' family is responding to claims put forth by his widow, Allison Holker, in their first television interview since his sudden death.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Directed by Nelicia Low, the suspenser follows a young fencer struggling with keeping his secret crush on a fellow fencer from his homophobic mother.—
Vivienne Chow,
Variety,
17 May 2022
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On the other hand, the story introduces fictional characters and elements that give it the air of a suspenser, exactly the sort for which Harris is so popular.—
Frank Scheck,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Jan. 2022
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Streams are receding but remain in flood stage due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
The Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2025
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Living fences reduce soil erosion and stormwater runoff, while softening your house more than wood or steel fences.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2025
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The decisive win came two seasons after the Eagles had lost to the Chiefs in the Super Bowl, and the Chiefs had been the favorites to win the 2025 nail-biter.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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The night’s most prestigious award is always a nail-biter, but this year’s competition promises extra drama with Swift, who holds the AOTY record with four; breakthrough artists Carpenter, Roan and Charli xcx; and industry-evolving musicians Eilish, André 3000 and Jacob Collier in the mix.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Photo finish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photo%20finish. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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