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as in icicle
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Recent Examples of mouse
Matt Kamen, Wired News, 20 July 2025
In 1928, Walt Disney gave the world a Mickey — an all-American mouse who performed heroic deeds and squeaked his undying love for Minnie.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2025
Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 29 June 2018
Medical examiners determined that Arakawa's death at 65 was caused by hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a disease usually contracted from exposure to mouse droppings that affects the lungs.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 7 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The biggest differences are the ability to use each controller as a mouse, which opens up a host of new play options for the Switch 2, although comfort is an issue.
—Matt Kamen, Wired News, 20 July 2025
In 1928, Walt Disney gave the world a Mickey — an all-American mouse who performed heroic deeds and squeaked his undying love for Minnie.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2025
Noun
The user mouses over the arm, and moves it over to the location where a pick will occur.
—Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 29 June 2018
Medical examiners determined that Arakawa's death at 65 was caused by hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a disease usually contracted from exposure to mouse droppings that affects the lungs.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mouse
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Long romanticized by cinema (hello, Jack Sparrow), pirate imagery is sneaking into fashion shows, reinterpreted with with luxurious materials, high shafts, relaxed structure, and lots of buckles.—
María Munsuri,
Glamour,
27 July 2025
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Some folks get fancy and use electric kettles for pastas, and others sneak illicit hot plates into their dorms.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
27 July 2025
Noun
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Today’s Republican Party is a bunch of weak, spineless cowards who cower in obedient terror at Trump’s feet.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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Now, all of these cowards that were too scared to give us a chance [want to work with us] because there’s no risk involved anymore.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Ice dam removal can get expensive, and icicles can cause injuries.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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And trying to knock down icicles can create its own risks.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Verb
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This potential baby planet lurks at the base of one of the disk's spiral arms.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
21 July 2025
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The threat of zebra mussels has always lurked over Colorado’s borders.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
20 July 2025
Noun
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According to eyewitness testimony and post-wreck analysis, the Titanic took approximately two hours and 40 minutes to sink after crashing into an iceberg — not fast enough for Eric Braeden.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
7 July 2025
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Trinity’s heritage endures in modern maritime outfitters like Sea of Whales Adventures, which explores the nearby coast in Zodiac boats in search of whales, dolphins, puffins, bald eagles and icebergs.—
JOE YOGERST,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
22 July 2025
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Hankison shot 10 times through a sliding glass door that was covered with curtains.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
22 July 2025
Noun
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At the film’s Cipriani afterparty, the New York Times’ Kyle Buchanan compared the Babygirl effect to what Challengers did for Josh O’Connor, who’d previously played nice guys and nebbishes.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
31 Aug. 2024
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Is the algorithm going to make the out-of-shape nebbish standup an endangered species?—
Jason Zinoman,
New York Times,
15 Nov. 2023
Verb
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With skies that never darken and days that never end, life on board slips into a new rhythm.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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In his haste to get to grandma's front door, Wally's hat slipped over his eyes, completely covering his face, leading Julia to try and fix it before her mom opened the door.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Mouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouse. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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