1
as in mouth
disrespectful or argumentative talk given in response to a command or request
any more cheek in this classroom and you'll get a detention
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2
as in nerve
shameless boldness
she had the cheek to blame me for the fact that she had forgotten about the staff meeting
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3
as in tail
cheeks plural
the part of the body upon which someone sits
he dropped his pants and flashed his cheeks at the opposing team
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Recent Examples of cheek
The first shot was directly in Williams’ face, entering at the left cheek and exiting through his neck.
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Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 22 July 2025
Trigeminal neuralgia causes bursts of severe, shock-like pain on one side of the face, often in the cheek and jaw area, which can cause tooth pain.15
Angina occurs when one or more of the arteries that supply the heart with oxygen and nutrients are narrowed or blocked.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025
Mindy Kaling Kaling matched the backdrop of the red carpet on Thursday night with a glossy purple lip and rosy blush on her cheeks.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 18 July 2025
The final scene is a clip from a home video of a young Amy kissing Iva on the cheek.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 16 July 2025
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Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 22 July 2025
Trigeminal neuralgia causes bursts of severe, shock-like pain on one side of the face, often in the cheek and jaw area, which can cause tooth pain.15
Angina occurs when one or more of the arteries that supply the heart with oxygen and nutrients are narrowed or blocked.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025
Mindy Kaling Kaling matched the backdrop of the red carpet on Thursday night with a glossy purple lip and rosy blush on her cheeks.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 18 July 2025
The final scene is a clip from a home video of a young Amy kissing Iva on the cheek.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheek
Noun
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The kind guard in the lobby and my mother’s terrible, open mouth.—
Rebecca Chace
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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Vásquez Lasso hit Montano in the mouth area, and Montano shot the officer in the head, arm and leg as children and others in a nearby playground took cover.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Medrano, according to the suit, went to a doctor after her arrest and was diagnosed with a nerve compression injury in her left wrist and thumb because of the zip ties.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The speech, seen as a rebuke of the steroid era, struck a nerve because Sandberg was never a big talker.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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In front of this, a huge sculpture of a whale’s tail is another reminder of the ocean life outside the walls—where guests can set sail for day trips, surrounded by giddy dolphins, and where the edge of Morocco can be seen on a clear day.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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These meteors may have tails that linger slightly longer than those of the Aquariids, says Nick Moskovitz, an assistant astronomer at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, to Christina Larson at the Associated Press.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 July 2025
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Find common ground with others, and confront disrespect appropriately. 4.—
Susan Madsen,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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No disrespect to Lafferty, who at times has been great at his role, but to call this outcome anything but disappointing is an understatement.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 July 2025
Noun
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People were essentially imprisoned in their homes, yet Newsom had the gall to dine mask-free at French Laundry with lobbyists.—
Houman Hemmati,
Oc Register,
20 July 2025
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And for all this some institutions have the gall to charge undergraduates upwards of $100,000 a year!—
Adrian Wooldridge,
Twin Cities,
6 May 2025
Noun
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Inside was an open-plan kitchen, new bathrooms, exposed beams, a laundry room, floor-to-ceiling windows and a second-floor, street-facing balcony.—
Thomas Fuller,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Palm trees act as a privacy buffer at the front of the double-gated home, while four rows of vertical wooden beams, presented to dramatic effect by golden uplighting, make a bold first impression from the driveway.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
23 July 2025
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Paradise got an influx of senior sass when the Goldens arrived on the beach.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
16 July 2025
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Taylor is giving Rachel sass for impulsively buying an Hermès Birkin bag.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
3 July 2025
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This year, the festival lineup of musical acts includes headliner Craig Morgan, Outlaw Whiskey, and Balsam Range, and attendees will also get to experience the car cruise-in, dock jumping, and a dedicated kid zone with face painting and a splash pad.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
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Each has done so to growing public interest and all that comes with it: adoration, criticism and faces on Panini stickers.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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“Cheek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheek. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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