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Recent Examples of keg
In desperation, Thompson threw a keg of gunpowder into the fire.
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
And, while Steve Carell could have chemistry with an empty keg, these kids sparkle and shine in his presence.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Events include the keg toss, car deadlift, harness pull, atlas stones, log clean and press and Viking press.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Don't be fooled, Fraser's first Oberon kegs of the season still went to good use, with Oberon Day bringing in serious business.
—Jack Springgate, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
And, while Steve Carell could have chemistry with an empty keg, these kids sparkle and shine in his presence.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Events include the keg toss, car deadlift, harness pull, atlas stones, log clean and press and Viking press.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Don't be fooled, Fraser's first Oberon kegs of the season still went to good use, with Oberon Day bringing in serious business.
—Jack Springgate, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keg
Noun
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Plane tickets are getting pricier After jumping to $209 a barrel in early April, the global price of jet fuel eased last week to around $179, still well above the roughly $99 at the end of February.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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That’s down from 5 million oil-equivalent barrels per day in the previous quarter.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Virgin oak, which is legally required to age bourbon, is much more reactive than refill casks; and just like virgin mizunara, 35 years is a very long time for a malt whisky to spend in these types of barrels.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2026
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Thanks to cask beer manager Mason Swierenga, Wren’s pours are known for soft carbonation, live yeast, plush mouthfeel, and a slow pour that builds its own head—under the cask’s spell, hops and malts show different faces.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Heavy encrustations of golden mussels have blocked pipes in municipal and industrial water intakes, which has necessitated costly biofouling removal.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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Following the fire last month, Pernerewski said officials found that the two hydrants likely became blocked with debris and that residue had gotten stuck in the pipes.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
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“Keg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keg. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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