ˈjav-lən
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Recent Examples of javelin
Flagpole through the chest (Final Destination 3) Perry Malinowski (Maggie Ma) is impaled by a flagpole that whizzes through the air, javelin style.
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Gayle Sequeira, Vulture, 16 May 2025
Schwartz sets state javelin record in Class 2A girls meet
North Broward senior Alexa Schwartz set a new personal best and crushed the state javelin record in the Class 2A state meet on Friday.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2025
Delap had been a javelin thrower in his youth, becoming local champion for his athletics club in Carlisle.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The Kansas City native excelled in high school track and field as a shot putter, and threw the discus and javelin.
—Bruce Feldman, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
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Gayle Sequeira, Vulture, 16 May 2025
Schwartz sets state javelin record in Class 2A girls meet
North Broward senior Alexa Schwartz set a new personal best and crushed the state javelin record in the Class 2A state meet on Friday.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2025
Delap had been a javelin thrower in his youth, becoming local champion for his athletics club in Carlisle.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The Kansas City native excelled in high school track and field as a shot putter, and threw the discus and javelin.
—Bruce Feldman, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for javelin
Noun
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This Windy City homage features mustard, relish, tomatoes, sport peppers, onions, celery salt, and a pickle spear on a poppy seed bun.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Chicago Dog: mustard, relish, dill pickle spear, tomato slices, sport peppers, and celery salt.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Flame-retardant foams do little, and fire departments now favor high-pressure water lances or immersion pits.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
9 June 2025
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With about a thousand Mexicans in front of him, Yell charged alone with his sword in hand, apparently killing several Mexicans until brought down by multiple lance wounds.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 May 2025
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“Javelin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/javelin. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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