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Two months after England lifted the 2022 Euros trophy, the north London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur pulled in a then-WSL record 47,367 fans, and that figure has been broken three times since.
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Molly Geary, Sportico.com, 5 July 2025
During the summer, Fishing in the City locations often host youth fishing derbies with free fishing lessons, conservation tips and friendly competitions.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
There is a home run derby on Saturday as well as a function at Hoffman’s beach house and a visit to Rady Children’s Hospital.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025
The first Manchester derby of the season takes place at the Etihad Stadium September 13 before the reverse fixture on January 17 at Old Trafford.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 18 June 2025
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Molly Geary, Sportico.com, 5 July 2025
During the summer, Fishing in the City locations often host youth fishing derbies with free fishing lessons, conservation tips and friendly competitions.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
There is a home run derby on Saturday as well as a function at Hoffman’s beach house and a visit to Rady Children’s Hospital.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025
The first Manchester derby of the season takes place at the Etihad Stadium September 13 before the reverse fixture on January 17 at Old Trafford.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for derby
Noun
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Archer had a wicket with the third ball of his Test comeback and England finally had a bowler again with extra pace and that all-important X-factor.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Many lottery players need to scratch off the entirety of their lottery ticket to reveal their big win, but a bowler from Missouri made quick work with her recent prize.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Perry wore a black bikini and sunglasses with a matching shorts and button-down cover-up set, while Bloom sported black swim trunks, a white t-shirt and a black baseball cap.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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The video shows the male suspect appearing calm and casual, wearing a white t-shirt, black pants and baseball cap, and carrying a yellow backpack.—
Ayah Imran,
Freep.com,
7 July 2025
Noun
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So put on your wig hats and Devo bonnets and get ready to party!—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
16 June 2025
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The red cloaks and white bonnets worn by the handmaids in the series were being donned by protesters nationwide as feminist symbols.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
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People started droping off costume accessories and dress-up requests — a sombrero for Cinco De Mayo, for example.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
30 May 2025
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Many of the protesters had covered their faces and wore long sleeves; one wore a sombrero.—
Emily Witt,
New Yorker,
11 June 2025
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When the broadcast returned the next half inning, Plouffe was wearing an oversized helmet, which led to more laughter.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Regardless, there's no denying this is one seriously cool helmet; one which packs in a lot more detail than your average Star Wars helmet.—
Kim Snaith,
Space.com,
10 July 2025
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Louis Partridge Louis Partridge tips his fedora in his three-piece black Prada suit.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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Yes, whoever introduced Lil Wayne to Warped Tour, Guitar Hero 3, and Patrick Stump’s fedora stash deserves a hell of their own making.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Two boaters reported missing were found dead after their vessel was found capsized on a breakwater in a Connecticut harbor, the U.S. Coast Guard reported.—
Don Sweeney,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
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Authorities are advising boaters using the lake to use caution.—
Theresa Clift
July 12,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
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Each of the portraits showed Noem sporting a cowboy hat while riding a horse.—
Judy Kurtz,
The Hill,
8 July 2025
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Because of the legendary drummer's stylings, while wearing a dark cowboy hat, blending into his electric blue suit and white patent leather cowboy boots standing out on purpose, Vaughan had enough room to add a slight flourish to the track's signature jazzy, surf rock melodic line.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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“Derby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/derby. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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