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as in coward
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as in icicle
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Recent Examples of mouse
Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
In fact, grizzlies consume no fewer than 266 species of everything from bison and mice to fungi and even one type of soil.
—Christine Peterson, Wired News, 5 July 2025
Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 29 June 2018
Medical examiners determined that Arakawa's death at 65 was caused by hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a disease usually contracted from exposure to mouse droppings that affects the lungs.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 7 Mar. 2025
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Verb
However, nearly a quarter (21 percent) of homes in Lafayette County were reported to still suffer from regular mice and rat raids.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
In fact, grizzlies consume no fewer than 266 species of everything from bison and mice to fungi and even one type of soil.
—Christine Peterson, Wired News, 5 July 2025
Noun
The user mouses over the arm, and moves it over to the location where a pick will occur.
—Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 29 June 2018
Medical examiners determined that Arakawa's death at 65 was caused by hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a disease usually contracted from exposure to mouse droppings that affects the lungs.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mouse
Verb
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This snack is a great way to sneak even more protein into your kid’s diet.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
15 July 2025
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Dianne witnessed Tiffany sneaking the card into her back pocket and confronted her.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Today’s Republican Party is a bunch of weak, spineless cowards who cower in obedient terror at Trump’s feet.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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Now, all of these cowards that were too scared to give us a chance [want to work with us] because there’s no risk involved anymore.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
2 July 2025
Noun
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And trying to knock down icicles can create its own risks.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Artwork throughout the property also nods to H20 with dramatic glass sculptures by Dale Chihuly resembling icicles and flowing water spouts in entrance areas, and nimbus clouds design features in guestrooms.—
Blane Bachelor,
Robb Report,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This potential baby planet lurks at the base of one of the disk's spiral arms.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
21 July 2025
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The threat of zebra mussels has always lurked over Colorado’s borders.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
20 July 2025
Noun
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According to eyewitness testimony and post-wreck analysis, the Titanic took approximately two hours and 40 minutes to sink after crashing into an iceberg — not fast enough for Eric Braeden.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
7 July 2025
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Trinity’s heritage endures in modern maritime outfitters like Sea of Whales Adventures, which explores the nearby coast in Zodiac boats in search of whales, dolphins, puffins, bald eagles and icebergs.—
JOE YOGERST,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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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.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
22 July 2025
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Hankison shot 10 times through a sliding glass door that was covered with curtains.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
22 July 2025
Noun
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At the film’s Cipriani afterparty, the New York Times’ Kyle Buchanan compared the Babygirl effect to what Challengers did for Josh O’Connor, who’d previously played nice guys and nebbishes.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
31 Aug. 2024
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Is the algorithm going to make the out-of-shape nebbish standup an endangered species?—
Jason Zinoman,
New York Times,
15 Nov. 2023
Verb
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The elevated mini dress is a chill, one-and-done staple for the summer, with more than one way to go about it to fit it into your own personal style lexicon: think elegant shift dresses, easy linens, lacy slips, and more sporty numbers.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
20 July 2025
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Imagined herself back in her closet, throwing the silky dress over her head, her arms slipping into the sleeves, the skirt falling over her like water.—
Mona Awad,
New Yorker,
20 July 2025
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“Mouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouse. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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