Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sucker punches
Verb
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Rip dumps the body in the same place the Duttons have always dumped bodies.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
16 Dec. 2024 -
The former will get your children soaked thanks to several sprinklers, misters, and a bucket of water—which dumps approximately every five minutes—and the latter?—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2024
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What's on the new menu Frontier slashes price of 2025 unlimited pass.—
Shawn Raymundo,
The Arizona Republic,
18 Dec. 2024
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If one part of the country hunkers down and slashes spending at the mall or on vacations, that would hurt businesses and lead to layoffs.—
Matt Egan,
CNN,
9 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Our show often pushes boundaries somewhat for the network, so that’s not abnormal for them.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
4 Jan. 2025
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Lean on a Success Partner Find someone who knows you well, celebrates your wins, pushes you to move forward, and supports you when things get tough.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But Min-su ends up hyperventilating as Nam-gyu stabs her to death anyway.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
26 Dec. 2024
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After he's caught red-handed, the pilot goes to confront him when the captain stabs him before throwing him overboard.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
26 Dec. 2024
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For evening meals, the menu switches up a notch with moreish standouts including Prawn Ceviche, Red Coconut Curry and Braised Lamb Shank served with dates and black chickpeas.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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The camera switches back to the crowd and Neenah Nation is on their feet, clapping and smiling and having a helluva time.—
John Nogowski,
Hartford Courant,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Sucker punches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sucker%20punches. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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