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Recent Examples of broomstick
Busy uncovering items from insects to broomsticks, people on the subreddit are always ready for a challenge, and when the wooden thrift store item was shared, things were no different.
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
In Prisoner of Azkaban, like the excited crowd gathered outside the shop, Harry longs to buy the cutting-edge, international-standard Firebolt, which is described as superior to his current broomstick, the Nimbus Two Thousand, which, in turn, puts the older and cheaper Comet 360 to shame.
—Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
With Italy’s Tuscany region bathed in golden light, the race looked like a cross between a Star Wars speeder race and students on broomsticks at Hogwarts.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 9 May 2025
Security camera footage showed that the evidence room was routinely accessed by unauthorized individuals, who used the broomstick and hole in the wall to go in and out of the room, according to Crocker.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
In Prisoner of Azkaban, like the excited crowd gathered outside the shop, Harry longs to buy the cutting-edge, international-standard Firebolt, which is described as superior to his current broomstick, the Nimbus Two Thousand, which, in turn, puts the older and cheaper Comet 360 to shame.
—Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
With Italy’s Tuscany region bathed in golden light, the race looked like a cross between a Star Wars speeder race and students on broomsticks at Hogwarts.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 9 May 2025
Security camera footage showed that the evidence room was routinely accessed by unauthorized individuals, who used the broomstick and hole in the wall to go in and out of the room, according to Crocker.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for broomstick
Noun
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This is the seal that is composed of a Native American holding a bow in one hand and an arrow in the other.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
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Other highlights include a helipad that doubles as a bow lounge when not in use and outdoor Jacuzzis both forward and aft.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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My husband has been muttering in a loop about tuition, books, food, and transportation to and from home to campus.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
15 Sep. 2025
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The western United States is running drier than average during a 30-year drought, which can create a feedback loop of higher temperatures and lower precipitation.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The handle twists at a 90-degree angle to become a high-speed hair dryer, but locked into its upright position, the device converts into a self-winding curling iron, a frizz-smoothing paddle brush, and a volume-building oval brush.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The biggest day of the meet, Turf Cup Day on September 6, saw a wagering handle in excess of $25 million.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Is this the secret sauce, the narrative catnip, that has held viewers in its grip for so long?—
Thomas Page,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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The mouse is perfect for palm-grip players like me.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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Table arrangements by florist Milli Proust drew inspiration from the Persian haft-sin, incorporating elements like hyacinths, wheatgrass, and candles.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
19 Nov. 2024
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Before Nowruz begins, many families will arrange a table with seven symbolic items, known as haft-sin.—
Noor Adatia,
Dallas News,
19 Mar. 2023
Noun
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Some suggested the bodies fell through a vertical shaft or were gradually swept in by water or sediment.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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Then, at the end of the episode, Slightly pulls Arthur’s body into a ventilation shaft, in what could be a belated act of regret or an attempt to preserve a Xenomorph host body before any other aliens can eat it.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Its body style is fundamentally sound, with a centered viewfinder, deep handgrip, and ample controls.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 July 2025
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Examples include planks, wall sits, and squeezing a handgrip.—
Alexandria Nyembwe,
Health,
9 July 2025
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But the sound effects from the hilt and the light effects from the blade are truly impressive.—
Alexander Cox,
Space.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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With Russia sanctioned to the hilt, and the world in need of its resources, there’s no better time to cash in.—
Rachel Marsden,
Hartford Courant,
3 July 2025
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“Broomstick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broomstick. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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