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as in to intimidate
to make timid or fearful by or as if by threats
one of those gatherings at which high-pressure sales reps try to bulldoze naive people into buying time-shares
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Recent Examples of bulldoze
But their interests in these pursuits ran out, and the military turned the facility over to the university in 2015, rather than bulldoze it.
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Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026
The Lancers moved to Division 1 after bulldozing through Division 2, and hired a new coach in Mark Garrity right before the start of the season.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Much of my academic work focused on the postwar planning mistakes of the 20th century, when cities across America bulldozed neighborhoods in the name of progress and built places for cars instead of people.
—Jason Haber, Sun Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
Now imagine, says the Texas wedding photographer Anna Claire Beasley, construction noise, bulldozed roads and a steel border fence as a backdrop.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 28 Feb. 2026
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Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026
The Lancers moved to Division 1 after bulldozing through Division 2, and hired a new coach in Mark Garrity right before the start of the season.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Much of my academic work focused on the postwar planning mistakes of the 20th century, when cities across America bulldozed neighborhoods in the name of progress and built places for cars instead of people.
—Jason Haber, Sun Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
Now imagine, says the Texas wedding photographer Anna Claire Beasley, construction noise, bulldozed roads and a steel border fence as a backdrop.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulldoze
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As California pushes toward a cleaner energy future, the key challenge ahead is not just reducing emissions, but ensuring fuel remains reliable and affordable in the meantime.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Traditionally, doxing refers to the release of someone’s personal information—a home address or phone number—with the intent to intimidate or to encourage others to retaliate.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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General Daily Insight for March 27, 2026 Having fun can make intimidating schedules much easier to handle.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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Skiers and snowboarders trying to squeeze the last bits of winter fun from Colorado‘s meager snowpack will have one less option after this week, with Vail Resort set to close 11 days sooner than planned.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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The disruption has not only sent fuel prices soaring, but has squeezed supplies of petrochemicals needed to make everyday items like shoes, clothing and plastic bags.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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We just got bullied to the basket.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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And your husband should not have allowed himself to be bullied by his brother into sending a second present.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Bulldoze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulldoze. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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