Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrows
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In the original 1981 Raiders of the Lost Ark movie, Harrison Ford in the iconic opening scene outruns a boulder in a jungle chase sequence.—
Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 31 Dec. 2025
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On the very next play, Jackson scrambles out of the pocket and outruns every defender for a 24-yard touchdown.—
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The 18-year-old Englishman became the youngest ever darts world champion a year ago after beating three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen.—
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Running back Greg Burrell rushes for four yards before Jackson darts up the middle for 14 yards.—
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Opposition occurs when Earth, moving faster in its orbit than Jupiter, overtakes the giant planet.—
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But there comes a point where the infection overtakes the body.—
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But the Demogorgon catches up, dragging Will into the decaying lair of Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower), looking as menacing as ever.—
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After weeks of lying and searching for solace through the grief of others, her inability to move on catches up with her.—
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But the reality for many is that for many, the need for shelter greatly outpaces its availability.—
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That far outpaces the S & P 500′s 17%.—
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Newsom also cited statutory increases to sick leave and family leave that outstrips many other states.—
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The weak budget position outlined in that report expects that the state’s structural deficits will grow by $35 billion a year as spending growth outstrips revenue growth, the Legislative Analyst’s Office said.—
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In New York City, Jennifer Lopez makes a late-night appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Mindy Kaling celebrates a pop-up and Taylor Swift steps out for dinner.—
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Advertisement In the final shot of the season, Max steps out of the bunker.—
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Penn streaks up the court and sinks both free throws after Lee fouls the shooter.—
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The formula is also waterproof, so those unpredictable winter flurries won’t cause any unsightly streaks down your cheeks.—
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“Arrows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrows. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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