as in loads
a considerable amount
repairing the roof is going to cost a fistful of money
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Recent Examples of fistful
In the footage, she can be seen grabbing a fistful of the other passenger's hair and yanking it toward her.
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Colson Thayer, People.com, 20 June 2025
The artwork for Man’s Best Friend shows Carpenter on her knees with her hand on a suit-wearing man’s thigh, as that same figure grabs a fistful of her blonde hair.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 18 June 2025
Garmin Update May 2025 Features The Rucking activity is being added to a fistful of watches.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
At the last minute, an out-of-state buyer came in with fistfuls of cash and dropped $50,000 above his offer.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
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Colson Thayer, People.com, 20 June 2025
The artwork for Man’s Best Friend shows Carpenter on her knees with her hand on a suit-wearing man’s thigh, as that same figure grabs a fistful of her blonde hair.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 18 June 2025
Garmin Update May 2025 Features The Rucking activity is being added to a fistful of watches.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
At the last minute, an out-of-state buyer came in with fistfuls of cash and dropped $50,000 above his offer.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fistful
Noun
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As of the 2020 parole hearing, Drummond had more than two dozen disciplinary issues in prison, including possession of a deadly weapon, assault, refusing a drug test and gang activity.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Aug. 2025
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According to The Philadelphia Inquirer, her throat had been slit and more than two dozen defensive wounds were found on her body.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Following a first season of twists and turns (and a ton of points allowed), Canales and his crew are hoping to see improved returns from Ejiro Evero’s defense in 2025.—
Mike Kaye
July 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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Original price: $495 For a simple desk that provides storage and won’t take up a ton of space, this Canal three-drawer desk is a strong choice.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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What followed was predictable: a slew of commentary, hot takes, and countless memes.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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With a slew of new boutique hotels popping up along cobblestone streets, let Plaza Colón-facing Alma San Juan be at the top of your list.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
Noun
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No unwieldy chocolate chunks, overwhelming ripples, or unpleasantly gritty, grainy bits of chocolate.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 July 2025
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Until that changes, a large chunk will continue to seek their soccer elsewhere.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Devin Williams, who shouldn’t look back because a whole bunch of guys might be gaining on him.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
2 Aug. 2025
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From the first day of the month to the last, a bunch of titles are making way for the exit.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Shinola hotel, music venue replaces CSX building Across from Gainbridge Fieldhouse, a pile of dirt represents an exciting new life coming to the east end of Georgia Street.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
29 July 2025
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Trim shrubbery back and up off the ground; remove or relocate wood piles; seal up entrances beneath decks and outbuildings; close off openings into your home’s crawlspace and attic.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Since rice water is typically produced in limited quantities, this fertilizer tends to work best on houseplants and container gardens.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 July 2025
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This includes not being able to order certain items in large quantities due to short shelf life.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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That's because sanctioning just one wealth manager effectively takes out several oligarchs at once, per the authors.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 Aug. 2025
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Trump has promised that his tax hikes on the nearly $3 trillion in goods imported to the United States will usher in newfound wealth, launch a cavalcade of new factory jobs, reduce the budget deficits and, simply, get other countries to treat America with more respect.—
Josh Boak,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Fistful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fistful. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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