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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punch-outs
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Cheap drinks soften emotional blows.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026 -
But researchers worry that repeated, less dramatic blows, such as heading the ball, can also have long-term effects; there is evidence that players who regularly head the ball are at greater risk of dementia than those, such as goalkeepers, who do not.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Iran has in the past threatened to close the Strait during previous confrontations, raising the prospect of higher oil prices.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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Volunteers spoke of the risks of verbal and physical confrontations with ICE agents, including the use of pepper spray and other irritants against observers and even arrests.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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Lawmakers and courts must investigate these mix-ups not just as individual negligence, but as a failure of the institution to provide the necessary safeguards for their staff and patients.—
Robert Travieso,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2026
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Despite their compact size, the tags display information openly to prevent luggage mix-ups, and their metal construction draws the eye.—
Danielle Calma,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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That didn’t mean being blasé about the risks, but if the prototype for a centre-forward was Roberto Firmino rather than Andy Carroll, teams would adjust accordingly and aerial duels would be contested less regularly.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Canada has won four of the six Olympics championship duels with its southern neighbors, with the 2006 victory giving the country five overall Olympic women’s hockey golds.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
4 Feb. 2026
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Madison Square Garden has issued a statement warning that anyone fighting at the arena could face a lifetime ban after multiple brawls broke out during an event on Friday.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
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So popular were the show's brawls that Springer's head of security, Steve Wilkos, became a celebrity unto himself, resulting in his own talk show that's currently in its 19th season.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Punch-outs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punch-outs. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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