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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phooey
ugh
Interjection
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With winter weather not quite yet behind us (ugh), this under-$30 heavy-duty door mat both drains and dries quickly to keep your doorstep free of snow, water, and ice buildup.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026 -
New York — Welcome back to another episode of TACO *checks watch* ugh, Wednesday.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Phooey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phooey. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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