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Recent Examples of cruncher
Give the ice cruncher in your life the gift of their favorite ice shape, the crunchiest of all, with this countertop ice-making machine.
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Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2023
Yet – and here’s the cruncher – Singer herself has not been afforded the solid foundation on which her works stands.
—Nancy Doyle, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022
But every year brings at least one major electoral upset that shocks the pundits and data-crunchers, and there’s still a lot that could go wrong for Reeves this year to increase Presley’s chances of being that unicorn.
—William Browning, The New Republic, 10 Mar. 2023
With Halston now beholden to a number-cruncher who doesn’t care for elaborate orchid displays and declarations that food shipped from the Olympic Tower office to Montauk counts as a business expense, this relationship will not go as breezily as the one with David.
—Whitney Friedlander, Vulture, 15 May 2021
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Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2023
Yet – and here’s the cruncher – Singer herself has not been afforded the solid foundation on which her works stands.
—Nancy Doyle, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022
But every year brings at least one major electoral upset that shocks the pundits and data-crunchers, and there’s still a lot that could go wrong for Reeves this year to increase Presley’s chances of being that unicorn.
—William Browning, The New Republic, 10 Mar. 2023
With Halston now beholden to a number-cruncher who doesn’t care for elaborate orchid displays and declarations that food shipped from the Olympic Tower office to Montauk counts as a business expense, this relationship will not go as breezily as the one with David.
—Whitney Friedlander, Vulture, 15 May 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cruncher
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Throughout his career, Newsom has been a staunch advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, often pushing his party further to the left on the issue.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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On the left, these concerns center on potential discrimination based on someone’s identity, while the right is more concerned with discrimination based on viewpoint.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
6 Mar. 2025
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The company noted an improvement in demand for its U.S. hip implant and knee implant products which helped offset a decline in China.—
Chloe Taylor,Sawdah Bhaimiya,Jenni Reid,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2025
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But even when Kawhi Leonard (foot), Norman Powell (knee) and Ben Simmons start playing consistently and in the same game, the Clippers are going to need to do something about teams deciding that pushing the pace frequently softens their otherwise sturdy defense.—
Law Murray,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Pereira let his opponent, Khalil Rountree Jr, tire himself out in the early going of the fight while simultaneously slowing him with powerful kicks to Rountree's lead leg.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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These delicious ones simmer in a mixture of grape jelly, barbecue sauce, and chili sauce for kick of heat.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2025
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The coach slides winger Sam Reinhart, who has formed a dynamic one-two punch on the top line with Barkov, to a line with Lundell and winger Eetu Luostarinen.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2025
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After the one-two punch of The Scarlet Letter and Striptease, critics and audiences seemed to be determined not to let Moore succeed even in a crowd-pleaser like Ridley Scott’s G.I. Jane.—
Eddie Mouradian,
Vulture,
24 Feb. 2025
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In the ninth round, Price had Jonas on the canvas, but it was ruled no knockdown by the referee.—
Sarah Shephard,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Most believed Roach had won even without the benefit of the knockdown being properly ruled.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Noboa has sought to crack down on Ecuador’s spiraling security crisis since becoming president in 2023, declaring several states of emergency and designating 22 criminal organizations as terrorist groups, moves that have prompted criticism from some rights groups domestically and abroad.—
Ana Maria Canizares,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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Virus scanners run with admin rights and can be exploited.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Through a 4-0 thrashing of Real Sociedad, who coincidentally meet Madrid in the Copa del Rey semifinals, FC Barcelona managed to go three points in front of its arch nemesis in El Clasico and one over Atleti.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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President Donald Trump’s Oval Office thrashing of Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday laid bare the limits of a full-court press by America’s allies aimed at reshaping Trump’s determination to end Russia’s invasion even if the terms are not to Ukraine’s liking.—
Zeke Miller,
The Denver Post,
1 Mar. 2025
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Arie Garcia-Evans and her Waubonsie Valley basketball teammates were on the ropes after absorbing more than a few literal body blows against Bolingbrook in the Class 4A sectional semifinals on Tuesday.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Stevenson dropped Padley three times in the ninth round with body blows before his corner threw in the towel.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Cruncher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruncher. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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