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Recent Examples of five
In 153 minutes together at five-on-five, Bedard and Hall have outscored opponents 9-8.
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Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
At five-on-five, Zuccarello was on the ice for 25 shot attempts against versus 11 for, Boldy 23 shot attempts against versus 10 for and Rossi 25 shot attempts against versus 10 for.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
In the last four games at five-on-five, Drysdale has been on the ice for seven Flyers goals and none against.
—Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
The five who were euthanized Wednesday also were quarter horses.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
At five-on-five, Zuccarello was on the ice for 25 shot attempts against versus 11 for, Boldy 23 shot attempts against versus 10 for and Rossi 25 shot attempts against versus 10 for.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
In the last four games at five-on-five, Drysdale has been on the ice for seven Flyers goals and none against.
—Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
The five who were euthanized Wednesday also were quarter horses.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for five
Noun
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He's also highlighted the environmental damage caused by China's damming of the Mekong, and the problems it's created downstream for tens of millions who rely on the river for their livelihoods.—
Michael Sullivan,
NPR,
12 July 2025
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Plague is a bacterial infection known for killing tens of millions in 14th century Europe.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
Noun
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But in Chicago and other cities, there are quieter operations underway that raise similar legal questions as federal agents pick up people in ones, twos and threes.—
Vernal Coleman,
ProPublica,
25 Mar. 2025
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His cap hit increases this year in the fourth year of his rookie deal, and paying more money for whatever that effort was on Saturday won’t fly on cutdown day. QB Jake Browning and the entire second-team offense Once Burrow completed his touchdown drive, Browning and the twos took over.—
Paul Dehner Jr.,
The Athletic,
10 Aug. 2024
Noun
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Representing the planets, whose positions in the sky change from night to night, is a different one.—
Martin Bush,
Space.com,
5 July 2025
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The footage shows his left eye rolling back when the right one closes.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
Noun
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On Instagram, Schmitt shares clips from her longer videos and some original content as well — including OOTD posts and sneak-peeks into her own fabulous fifties.—
Carmen Rios,
Flow Space,
7 July 2025
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His overseas average in New Zealand, South Africa, Australia and England comes to just under 26 with two fifties in 11 Tests.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
Noun
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The identity of the woman, who was in her twenties, has not been released.—
Mark Price
Updated July 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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All three defenders are established performers in their mid-to-late twenties, with experience of playing in European club competitions and involvement in big tournaments for their countries.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The beach is a lovely place to camp out and wade while watching brave souls barrel-ride hundreds of feet across the sea, and it’s also conveniently located on the edge of the Puerto Viejo beach town, meaning there are plenty of amenities nearby, including the beloved Lazy Mon beach bar.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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John Winn, the state education commissioner, said hundreds of portable classrooms were rendered unusable and many schools had sections blown off their roofs and standing water in classrooms and hallways.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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“Five.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/five. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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