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Recent Examples of domino
The dominoes began falling for Hirschman when the Liberty won an overtime thriller in the deciding fifth game of the WNBA Finals, beating the Minnesota Lynx on Oct. 20.
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David K. Li, NBC news, 18 June 2025
Big moves are anticipated, and this trade could be the first domino to fall.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
Mirjam: The first domino for the Lakers is whether LeBron opts in or out.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 26 June 2025
This is the Panthers’ time, as the Heat build back up toward their own time, with the Jimmy Butler trade the first domino to reset the franchise.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
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David K. Li, NBC news, 18 June 2025
Big moves are anticipated, and this trade could be the first domino to fall.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
Mirjam: The first domino for the Lakers is whether LeBron opts in or out.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 26 June 2025
This is the Panthers’ time, as the Heat build back up toward their own time, with the Jimmy Butler trade the first domino to reset the franchise.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for domino
Noun
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For now, the line between person and program is still visible—most of us can see the code beneath the mask.—
Paul Bloom,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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From the best eye mask for travel to the best neck pillow, every item on this list is under $40.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Individual mantas have been identified through photo-ID for up to 33 years—the worldwide age record for the oceanic (giant) mantas.—
Kathleen Rellihan,
Outside Online,
8 June 2025
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According to the outlets, the organization behind the narco manta has not been identified, although the Baja California district attorney shared that an investigation is underway.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Not only that, but Katie Gaudreau’s veil featured custom messages in her brothers’ handwriting.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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The post also pulled back the veil, if only slightly, on the complex and secretive process federal officials use to determine who belongs on terrorism watch lists that can influence decisions every day by employers, airport security and law enforcement.—
Dan Horn,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Pieces include a visor, golf bag and lightly padded vest featuring a multi-tweed material, knit dresses in sporty silhouettes, and a cotton T-shirt showcasing a 1970s St. John embroidery alongside Malbon’s logo.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
24 June 2025
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The deep cherry trim on the pink dress complements the hair accessories, wristband, and visor.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Other juvenile capuchins seem to have imitated him months later.—
Elizabeth Landau,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Adult capuchins in the group, meanwhile, seemed blasé.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
19 May 2025
Noun
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The bags come in pink and black stripes and a camouflage adorned with florals.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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The British soldiers fought in red uniforms with orderly precision and methodical execution; Marion fought in camouflage from trees and bushes.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
Noun
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For her label Anissa Aida, designer Anissa Meddeb, who lives in the capital, makes gossamer silk blouses evoking the striped motif of handwoven fouta towels and voluminous coats inspired by the burnoose cloaks worn by Berbers.—
Sarah Khan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2020
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On a rainy day men wore winter-weight burnooses with the large hoods drawn up—enigmatic Jedi-like figures in the medina's alleyways.—
Klara Glowczewska,
Town & Country,
30 Mar. 2015
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Some women donned a mantilla, a veil that typically signifies more traditionalist Catholic belief and practice.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Princess Charlene, Queen Letizia, Queen Mathilde and Princess Sophie notably had their heads covered with mantillas that matched their outfits at Pope Leo's inauguration mass, while Grand Duchess Maria Teresa skipped the accessory.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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“Domino.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/domino. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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