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Recent Examples of bulldozing
David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Their bulldozing run up through non-League and the EFL deserves respect, but they’re not held together by a rubber band.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 9 May 2026
And there have been questions and concern about Israeli soldiers bulldozing parts of a Catholic convent in southern Lebanon.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The nonprofit group is arguing that the president should have sought authorization from Congress before bulldozing the East Wing.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Stand your ground without bulldozing the people who love you.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
If it’s ultimately built, the massive project would require bulldozing dozens of acres of woodlands and could theoretically drive up the town’s population by 10%.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
The running back became an instant fan favorite last season, scoring seven touchdowns in as many games while showing off his bulldozing abilities before a gruesome ankle injury cut his season short.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
While the Avs were bulldozing their way to a historic 31-2-7 start, the only teams within 15 points of Colorado were Minnesota and Dallas.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 18 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
Noun
After Douglas, Miami picked up a 6-5 1/2, 261-pound bulldozing blocking tight end in Kacmarek, who can be an asset in paving holes in the run game.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Their bulldozing run up through non-League and the EFL deserves respect, but they’re not held together by a rubber band.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
Paging Julius Randle Randle was at his bully ball best in Game 1, bulldozing his way to 21 points and 10 rebounds to help Minnesota power through to a victory.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 9 May 2026
And there have been questions and concern about Israeli soldiers bulldozing parts of a Catholic convent in southern Lebanon.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The nonprofit group is arguing that the president should have sought authorization from Congress before bulldozing the East Wing.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Stand your ground without bulldozing the people who love you.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
If it’s ultimately built, the massive project would require bulldozing dozens of acres of woodlands and could theoretically drive up the town’s population by 10%.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
The running back became an instant fan favorite last season, scoring seven touchdowns in as many games while showing off his bulldozing abilities before a gruesome ankle injury cut his season short.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
While the Avs were bulldozing their way to a historic 31-2-7 start, the only teams within 15 points of Colorado were Minnesota and Dallas.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 18 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulldozing
Noun
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Nearly five years after the Noel Clarke scandal, Britain’s independent bullying and harassment complaints body is finally about to launch its landmark whistleblowing service.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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Many children are withdrawn from public schools because of bullying, negative peer pressure, or health concerns.—
James R Mason,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Rough seas and hazardous underwater conditions repeatedly delayed search efforts as crews mapped and marked the cave entrance before pushing deeper inside.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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That’s why Stuart expects the energy crisis will get worse this spring and summer, pushing gas to $5 a gallon as soon as this month.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The Russians can be intimidating.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The Biltmore is polished, quiet, and—despite its size—manages not to feel at all intimidating.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
Verb
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While progressive Democrats are pushing to tax billionaires and close corporate loopholes, Republicans are warning that squeezing job creators will severely damage Illinois’ economy.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Higher fuel costs are leading to inflation and squeezing household budgets, while industries from manufacturing to transport are facing rising operating costs and supply disruptions.—
Julhas Alam,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
Verb
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That combination—higher costs, fewer flights, and steady demand—has given airlines more room to raise fares without scaring off travelers.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
13 May 2026
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Schwarzenegger’s strategy energized Californians who wanted to punish incumbent Democrats, but avoided scaring too many of the state’s median voters.—
Conor Friedersdorf,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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Now, seemingly under pressure from the economic fallout from the war with Iran, Modi has framed ordinary consumer choices, such as buying less petrol and choosing work-from-home, as acts of patriotism.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 May 2026
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Now, the pitcher’s timing — and his attention — is at the mercy of the clock, and as those 18 seconds tick, pressure builds not on the runner, but on the pitcher, who becomes more predictable when working within such a limit.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Jakes confessed to acting as the lookout during the killing, but prosecutors threw out his charges in 2018 after the torture commission found credible evidence of coercion by Boudreau and Detective Michael Kill.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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China’s foreign policy in Asia combines economic integration with selective coercion, deployed in varying proportions depending on the country and context.—
Yu Jie,
Time,
13 May 2026
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Her chief lieutenants in this operation are Bronco (Jake Gyllenhaal) and Sid (Henry Cavill), who specialize in intimidation, surveillance, bribery, and other assorted sins.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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At the time of the armed assault in May 2020, Brown was on probation for a 2014 conviction for assault and battery with a knife and witness intimidation.—
Mike Toole,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Bulldozing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulldozing. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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