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Recent Examples of carom
With a runner aboard and two outs, Josh Naylor smashed a 105-mph line drive off Kikuchi’s left shoulder, the ball caroming into center field for a single.
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Mike Digiovanna, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
But that caromed to Panthers center and NHL record playoff road run Sam Bennett.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 15 June 2025
The rally started when catcher J.T. Realmuto reached third on an infield single to shortstop Jacob Wilson, whose throw caromed into right field.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 24 May 2025
Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski was carrying a puck back into his defensive zone when his exit pass caromed off the right and then left skate of Leafs forward Steven Lorentz, sending the puck slowly toward Merzlikins in his crease.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
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Mike Digiovanna, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
But that caromed to Panthers center and NHL record playoff road run Sam Bennett.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 15 June 2025
The rally started when catcher J.T. Realmuto reached third on an infield single to shortstop Jacob Wilson, whose throw caromed into right field.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 24 May 2025
Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski was carrying a puck back into his defensive zone when his exit pass caromed off the right and then left skate of Leafs forward Steven Lorentz, sending the puck slowly toward Merzlikins in his crease.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carom
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Early in Wednesday’s practice, Lloyd bounced outside and ripped off a big run.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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This is also an excellent time to bounce your ideas for the future off someone to get their feedback.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 July 2025
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However, oil and gas stocks rebounded sharply from their lows after Trump’s tariff announcement, with the Stoxx 600 Oil & Gas index now above its April 1 level.—
Matt Ward-Perkins,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
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From reviewing each poll in the last six months, a pattern emerges among conservative voters in which support for the president declines then rebounds to its base level.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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The story ricocheted within theatrical circles on what had been known or discussed and prompted labor union Actors Equity at the time to call on employees to be released from non-disclosure agreements.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
7 July 2025
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The sun ricocheted off of her medium brown tone, highlighting her almost imperceptibly darker roots to add quiet dimension to the look.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 June 2025
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“Carom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carom. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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