Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leister
Noun
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There are several different types, including scissors-style and harpoon style.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026 -
Giannis off Heat table The harpoon might have been sharpened, and there, at least for a brief period, was a whale to chase.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In 2023, the Seattle Mariners introduced a 6-feet, 6-inch tall metal trident that a home run hitter shows off after going deep.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
7 Apr. 2026
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Grasping hands reach out in despair, deities wield tridents and divine lotus flowers symbolize the 16 levels of Brahma (higher realms).—
Vicky Smith,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The problem is that most organizations aren’t ready to deal with most of the AI security concerns that are already clear and the emerging ones coming down the pike.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Or, stick to the shore and fish for bluegill, walleye, or pike.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Smashing the spears with a rolling pin and dressing them in lemon and olive oil magically tenderizes the otherwise tough veg.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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And for years after Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel, no theatrical distributors or streamers would touch Desert Warrior with a ten-foot throwing spear.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Those Swiss guards would take that halberd and just take you down.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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The retainer then struck her down with a halberd, set the mansion ablaze, and committed seppuku.—
Nicholas Liu,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2024
Noun
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The washer includes a spray gun and spray lance, plus a high-pressure hose.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Powered from within, grass seedlings lance out roots and stems, beating any competition.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Spurs on some of the chickens were cut excessively short to fit steel fighting gaffs and blades for more lethal fighting, deputies said.—
Timia Cobb,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The occasional odd campaign moment and foot-in-mouth gaff didn't help – neither did Jordan getting top honors from his fellow thespians at the Actor Awards.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Leister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leister. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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