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Recent Examples of yawning
Patrik Jonsson,
The Christian Science Monitor,
10 Dec. 2024
In Palm Beach County, Ian's yawning reach spun up four tornadoes.
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Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2023
But McNamara obtained the transcripts and discovered yawning contradictions.
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Globe Staff,
BostonGlobe.com,
9 June 2022
Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York may be at opposite ends of the ideological spectrum, but a more yawning gap between figures in the party has existed before.
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John Dickerson,
The Atlantic,
1 Mar. 2022
Adjective
Yet the shooting also divided the American public in ways that many found disturbing, including a yawning lack of empathy for the victim and even cheering for the shooter.
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Patrik Jonsson,
The Christian Science Monitor,
10 Dec. 2024
In Palm Beach County, Ian's yawning reach spun up four tornadoes.
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Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2023
But McNamara obtained the transcripts and discovered yawning contradictions.
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Globe Staff,
BostonGlobe.com,
9 June 2022
Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York may be at opposite ends of the ideological spectrum, but a more yawning gap between figures in the party has existed before.
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John Dickerson,
The Atlantic,
1 Mar. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yawning
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James O’Donoghue, a planetary scientist with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, likened our planet’s tilting phenomenon to a nodding head.
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This is the most gaping vacancy of all—Trump gestures toward two American incitements, one historic, one extremely recent.
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Waldo’s digital shopping cart — and McCurdy’s brusque descriptions of her late-night binges — highlight the gaping, cavernous maw of her wants.
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Being in the same room can make issues worse, with choosing what to watch on television and snoring being the biggest annoyances.
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The warning signs in men include snoring while women often experience unrefreshing slumber, daytime fatigue or feeling exhausted despite spending enough time in bed.
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An autopsy showed that the infant died from asphyxiation secondary to a co-sleeping/overlay event with an unsafe sleeping environment.
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Members love Thrive Market's wide selection of high-quality products and speedy shipping.
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Pélisson previously told Variety that animation and co-productions have become key drivers of French content’s appeal abroad, reflecting the sector’s ability to travel across borders and reach a wide range of audiences.
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This could include sniffing around more than usual or barking and growling at odd places like piles of leaves.
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Musk and SpaceX have a true nose for money, including sniffing out government infusions and contracts.
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Brooks also relished his role as a class clown, terrorizing his teachers and leaving his friends gasping with laughter.
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Sometimes poetry leaves the cinema behind, gasping for breath.
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When panting alone cannot shed enough heat, dogs fall back on shade.
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Dogs primarily regulate heat through panting and small sweat glands in their paw pads, according to the American Kennel Club.
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“Yawning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yawning. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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