Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cudgeled
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Use a volcanic-rock molcajete or mortar and pestle to smash the fruit and serve, perhaps with a pinch of cilantro chopped on top.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025 -
Wayward rhizomes that pop up as new plants can be hoed or chopped.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Mar. 2025
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And then the game itself smacked him like Zack Bolduc’s hit that knocked Hall upside down into the Blues bench.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Jan. 2025
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She got smacked, but the ball went in.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Dec. 2024
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Houston threw numbers behind the ball for most of the game to avoid getting hit by the deadly counterattacks and transitions KC has been known for.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2025
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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The Spartans’ top-five defense slowed New Mexico’s blistering pace and attacked the paint on the opposite end.—
Justin Williams,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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As the graph below shows, Bournemouth have primarily attacked down their left flank this season, with the axis between Dean Huijsen at left centre-back, wing-back Kerkez and winger Antoine Semenyo proving crucial.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Thomas wrote a dissenting opinion, to which Alito also attached his name, and assailed the court majority for refusing to hear Alabama's case.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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The high-drama scene the mayor will be walking into is hardly his first time being assailed over immigration.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Cudgeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cudgeled. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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