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Recent Examples of heave-ho
Even activities meant to celebrate certain groups are getting the heave-ho.
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Emily Peck, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
Charleson used to joke that she wasn’t received with open arms by many of the cast and crew, who were upset that her predecessor was given the heave-ho.
—Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 12 Jan. 2025
Finally, dingy, discolored, or stringy towels need to get the heave-ho.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
Harmon gave Nolte the heave-ho and Masariu escorted the still-enraged, still-muttering coach off the court, toward the locker room.
—The Indianapolis Star, 12 Jan. 2024
As Democrats gave a handful of centrists the heave-ho, Republicans rejected some of their more strident MAGA candidates.
—Laura Vozzella, Washington Post, 21 June 2023
The cargo area is big enough for five occupants' luggage, but the high floor means loading heavy bags requires a heave-ho.
—Tony Quiroga, Car and Driver, 23 Mar. 2023
Emily Peck, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
Charleson used to joke that she wasn’t received with open arms by many of the cast and crew, who were upset that her predecessor was given the heave-ho.
—Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 12 Jan. 2025
Finally, dingy, discolored, or stringy towels need to get the heave-ho.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
Harmon gave Nolte the heave-ho and Masariu escorted the still-enraged, still-muttering coach off the court, toward the locker room.
—The Indianapolis Star, 12 Jan. 2024
As Democrats gave a handful of centrists the heave-ho, Republicans rejected some of their more strident MAGA candidates.
—Laura Vozzella, Washington Post, 21 June 2023
The cargo area is big enough for five occupants' luggage, but the high floor means loading heavy bags requires a heave-ho.
—Tony Quiroga, Car and Driver, 23 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heave-ho
Noun
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Structured with firm tannins reminiscent of a cross between an Italian Sangiovese and a Nebbiolo, with some Cahors Malbec to boot.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Zelensky arrived at the White House wearing a black sweater with two buttons that featured the Ukrainian trident—a prominent element of the nation's flag and a symbol of power and authority—in addition to black cargo pants and boots.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Again, are the most recent firings in the W reflecting a larger cultural trend for women in coaching?—
Allison Smith,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Some economists dislike the report's methodology because actual layoffs and firings can be lower than announced totals as firms reduce their workforces through attrition or by closing open job postings.—
Rob Wile,
NBC News,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In 17 games, Sherwood finished with 158 tackles and two sacks in his first full season as a starter, after C.J. Mosley (toe, neck) was out most of last season.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2025
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Van Ginkel was a big-play weapon with 11.5 sacks and 2 interceptions that were both returned for touchdowns along with 79 stops.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Heave-ho.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heave-ho. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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