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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punching bags
Noun
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The history of warfare is often measured in winners, losers, troop sizes, dollars and human casualties; but collateral damage across the animal kingdom far outlasts the final shot.—
The Los Angeles Times,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026 -
Host Mary Louise Kelly gathers three NPR correspondents who are covering the region – Greg Myre in Tel Aviv, Jane Arraf in Beirut and Aya Batrawy in Cairo – to understand what's next and who has emerged as the winners and losers.—
June 18,
NPR,
18 June 2026
Noun
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As for the review process, the NBA could limit reviews to shooting fouls resulting in free throws, potential sixth fouls, last two minutes of games, and allow coach's challenges for flops.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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So, Tom Steyer, welcome to the hall of infamy of filthy-rich flops.—
Garry South,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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The two subsequent washouts have given Sri Lanka a 1-0 series victory.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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There will be several chances for rain across Maryland Wednesday through early next week, but none of the days are looking like washouts.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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“Punching bags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punching%20bags. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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