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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roughing
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Tinsel and lights line the doors of several rooms while a Christmas tree is being destroyed by a woman chopping its branches off.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024 -
Opt for butcher block Small butcher block tables are ideal for avid chefs who are constantly chopping and slicing.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
17 Dec. 2024
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The group in the other vehicle surround Martinez between the two vehicles, with two people repeatedly punching her while a third person pulls her legs, taking her to the ground.—
Nathan Solis,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Dec. 2024
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According to Hallman, Forrest-Stitt responded by allegedly assaulting him, punching him in the chest, hitting his mouth, and causing injuries, including a busted lip and a painful bicep injury.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
11 Dec. 2024
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Can my cat get sick from licking me?—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
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However, many cat owners will hesitate to stop their cats from licking them, to avoid hurting their feelings.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
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The cyclone has continued its destructive path, making landfall in northern Mozambique after battering the nearby islands of Comoros and Madagascar.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
16 Dec. 2024
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Arriving with purpose, the battering-ram figure of Nikola Milenkovic forced home a header.—
Paul Taylor,
The Athletic,
16 Dec. 2024
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Myers ended his career with the Cincinnati Reds in 2023, slugging three home runs in 37 games in the Queen City.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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The New York Yankees capped a busy week by trading star closer Devin Williams to the New York Yankees Friday while the Chicago Cubs landed slugging outfielder Kyle Tucker, a three-time All-Star, from the Houston Astros.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
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United have scored 23 goals in 20 Premier League games, off the back of hitting 57, 58, and 57 goals in the past three full seasons.—
David Ornstein,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Newcastle’s equaliser was allowed to stand despite the ball hitting Joelinton’s hand in the build-up.—
Phil Hay,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Can the Chiefs similarly start bludgeoning teams as the season winds down?—
Michael Salfino,
The Athletic,
12 Dec. 2024
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The killer or killers then backtracked through the crime scene, bludgeoning his victims dozens of more times in the head.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
13 Oct. 2024
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“Roughing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roughing. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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