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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleave
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The story is told in the third person but adheres very closely to Paul’s perspective.—
Deborah Treisman,
The New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2025 -
Sprinkle Filling evenly over Dough rectangle, pressing gently to adhere, leaving a 1-inch border on both long sides.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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Many elderly parents cling to their independence and their long-time home, viewing any suggestion of moving as an attack on their autonomy.—
Carolyn Rosenblatt,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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With Roosevelt clinging to a 52-50 lead, Burries made two free throws with 36 seconds left.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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That means taking off your shoe and sock and checking for any sign of injury such as any tenderness, swelling, bruising, deformity, laceration or bones sticking through the skin.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Vivienne appeared to be having fun with her friend, as she was pictured laughing and sticking her tongue out.—
Effie Orfanides,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Cleave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleave. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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