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Recent Examples of armpit
Here, the afternoon heat meets armpits in the face, bodies jousting for balance, the smell of contest and blank slates (and, yes, a 35C/96F heatwave wafting).
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Megan Feringa, New York Times, 3 July 2025
Place cold, wet cloths or ice packs on the neck, armpits and groin, and soak clothing with cold water.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 19 June 2025
While having smelly armpits from time to time is a common occurrence, there are some underlying conditions or other factors that can contribute to the odor.1
What Causes Your Armpits To Smell?
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 18 June 2025
It’s thoughtfully designed, with a flattering side slit and patches in the armpit area to ensure modest coverage.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2025
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Megan Feringa, New York Times, 3 July 2025
Place cold, wet cloths or ice packs on the neck, armpits and groin, and soak clothing with cold water.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 19 June 2025
While having smelly armpits from time to time is a common occurrence, there are some underlying conditions or other factors that can contribute to the odor.1
What Causes Your Armpits To Smell?
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 18 June 2025
It’s thoughtfully designed, with a flattering side slit and patches in the armpit area to ensure modest coverage.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for armpit
Noun
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One day after last year’s race, work began on a brand new pit building, which has been completed for our visit this year, as well as a new grandstand overlooking the main straight (below).—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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Soaring 18-foot vaulted ceilings and curving walls of floor-to-ceiling glazing will frame endless views over the water, while the outdoor spaces are outfitted with dual sunrise and sunset pools, summer kitchens, fire pits, cold plunges, and ample lounge areas for seamless indoor-outdoor living.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Longtime White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf fell into the same trap and his team is still trying to crawl out of the abyss.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
4 July 2025
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The continuity of memory did not measure the abyss between a toddler’s body and a woman’s.—
Rebecca Solnit
May 29,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2025
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“Armpit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armpit. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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