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Recent Examples of ham
Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Give chicken a rest and use deli ham slices in your next pot pie.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Laura Bradley, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2024
In honor of the Games’ host country this year, the star opted for a vintage, Parisian cabaret-style performance, hamming up her movements with every opportunity.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 26 July 2024
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Noun
The Italian Trio combines black forest ham, aged pepperoni, Genoa salami, Monterey cheddar, lettuce, Roma tomatoes and garlic aioli.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Give chicken a rest and use deli ham slices in your next pot pie.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
Episode writer Zachary Reiter knows exactly how to ham up the calm before the storm, warming us up with sentimental moments (like a mother preparing her son for his first date) and frisky foreshadowing (of course there’s a couple getting it on in the bathroom).
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2024
In honor of the Games’ host country this year, the star opted for a vintage, Parisian cabaret-style performance, hamming up her movements with every opportunity.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 26 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ham
Adjective
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Toasty, cheesy, hammy—they're a true Southern delight.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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Keep those rosary beads handy whenever Aaron Gordon grabs his hammy.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Katie Atkinson, who played in the Stars’ previous two matches, was inactive with a thigh injury.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Mack was shot in the abdomen, pelvis and thigh, and Shaw drove her to University Health, where Mack was taken to an operating room in critical condition, according to the affidavit.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Hey, none of you posers got any caprese sandwiches, right?—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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Seek out the real meaning; don’t follow or emulate posers.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Upton served as a radioman throughout the war, Farley said.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA TODAY,
28 Dec. 2024
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Upton continued to serve as a radioman during World War II and later started a family with wife Gene, who Pacific Historic Parks said died in 2018.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
28 Dec. 2024
Verb
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There’s a word for this type of storytelling, and Taccone deserves credit for delivering a superior version of this without outright aping its most famous practitioner.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
24 Apr. 2026
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But the series’ genre switch is just a theatrical exercise, like Euphoria is putting on another play, this one against a Harmony Korine– and Quentin Tarantino–aping backdrop.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In 2016, Daniel stabbed to death Scott with a prison shank during exercise time.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
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In addition, Hofbräu Pub will offer traditional German dishes such as its famous pork shank, salads and pretzels, and Bavarian specialties like pork roast, pork cutlets and Oktoberfest-style chicken.—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Giancarlo Stanton was pulled from the Yankees’ game against the Astros on Friday, departing in the sixth inning with right calf tightness.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Aaron Gordon didn’t play due to a calf injury, which gives a semi-reasonable excuse for Denver’s 113-96 loss.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In a recent Equity survey, 71 % of actors from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds still reported that hair and makeup departments were unable to meet their needs, something that undermining wellbeing, authenticity and production values.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Many of his royal relatives have also made memorable trips over the years, with experiences ranging from trying a hot dog for the first time to dancing with actor John Travolta.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Ham.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ham. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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