boner

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boner
Noun
  • Neighbors heard her screams and called for an ambulance.
    Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 4 July 2025
  • The rest of the group is rendered by capable performers, but their dialogue consists of rote exposition and the occasional scream, as pterodactyls dive-bomb them and T. rexes snap in their faces.
    David Sims, The Atlantic, 4 July 2025
Noun
  • Colors: 11 options Pros: Well-priced; Padded shoulder straps and underwire for all-day comfort; easy on and off with front close; band sizes up to 50 Cons: Some reviewers report sizing runs small Small boobs need good bras too!
    Elizabeth Mitchell Kadar, Glamour, 11 July 2025
  • Weeks after Kylie's boob job order went viral, big sister Khloé decided to do some confessing of her own.
    Maria Yagoda, People.com, 5 July 2025
Noun
  • Good news for Austin's night owls and moon howlers.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
  • Researchers do not know how the capuchins got the howlers in the first place.
    Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • Kiké Hernández and Teoscar Hernández made run-scoring defensive blunders in the outfield.
    Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
  • Whereas the Pacers had their lowest giveaway total of the championship round in Game 6, OKC had its highest turnover game of the playoffs, with 23 blunders leading to 32 Indiana points.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • Holden noted that within weeks, coverage in major outlets dropped off dramatically, comparing it unfavorably to the media's treatment of the January 6 Capitol riot.
    Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
  • Immigration expert Mark Krikorian explained that the reason behind the breakout of immigration riots and protests across the country and made suggestions about what the country can do to course-correct.
    Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
Noun
  • Jamie Squire/Getty Images In addition to his two picks, Mahomes lost the Chiefs an offensive possession with a fumble.
    Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
  • But the acquisition of Fitzpatrick, a respected playmaker who has pulled down 20 interceptions, forced and recovered 10 fumbles in his seven seasons, proves that nobody’s waving the white flag, giving up on 2025.
    Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • The two had several tough plays against one another, and shared plenty of laughs on the court.
    Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
  • During the day out, the two took a dip in the pool and appeared to share laughs throughout the day.
    Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • Editor’s Note: Please be mindful that this transcript does not go through our standard editorial process and may contain inaccuracies and grammatical errors.
    Steve Bender, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
  • Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content.
    Jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
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“Boner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boner. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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