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as in wrestled
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as in cut up
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roughhoused
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He is better known as Fray Tormenta, the orphanage-sponsoring priest who wrestled after dark, and whose life became the backstory for the movie’s titular character.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
16 Sep. 2025 -
So, the Eagles switched to the outside and wrestled for results.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Trane says this approach can cut up to 25% of energy use and reduce emissions by as much as 40%.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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One Yelp reviewer claimed employees will often cut up toppings on the spot, ensuring freshness.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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In a bipartisan vote, 49 Republicans joined Democrats to repeal the authorizations, which members say have been abused to justify later military actions.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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The biggest Flock controversy centers on allegations that law enforcement has abused the company’s surveillance network to target women, immigrants, and people engaging in legal activity outside their home states.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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At its core, the film is a cautionary tale of biological determinism—how genetic data, when misused, can restrict rather than empower.—
Niven R. Narain,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Those who filed a claim in Facebook’s $725 million settlement over claims that user data was shared and misused without consent, may finally see a check hit their mailbox or checking account soon.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The frenetic energy carried on into Saturday night, the climax of the week, the event whence Burning Man gets its name, when the entire city gathers to watch a towering effigy go up in flames.—
Denver Nicks,
Rolling Stone,
14 Sep. 2025
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In general, those with lithium-ion or lithium-metal batteries should also be carried on board, where flight crews can recognize and respond to lithium battery fires, according to the FAA.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Ma slapped me and was right to do so.—
Anahid Nersessian,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson apologized for pushing a fan, who slapped his helmet following a touchdown in the 41-40 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Newsrooms — like many other companies, amid a tight labor market and booming economy — responded with intense sympathy for junior employees who felt mistreated by managers and bullied by untouchable stars.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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But fans could only view Linda as a direct replacement of Lennon, and she was mistreated in the press and by fans, showcasing an open misogyny that calls to mind Yoko Ono’s mistreatment.—
Caleb Hammond,
IndieWire,
4 Sep. 2025
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Fans chanted for Jimmy Uso as he was being pummeled by Bronson Reed.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Patel gets mad Patel, who had been getting pummeled by Democrats for nearly four hours, lost his calm demeanor.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Roughhoused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roughhoused. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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