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Recent Examples of heave-ho
Even activities meant to celebrate certain groups are getting the heave-ho.
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Emily Peck, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
Charleson used to joke that she wasn’t received with open arms by many of the cast and crew, who were upset that her predecessor was given the heave-ho.
—Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 12 Jan. 2025
Finally, dingy, discolored, or stringy towels need to get the heave-ho.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
Harmon gave Nolte the heave-ho and Masariu escorted the still-enraged, still-muttering coach off the court, toward the locker room.
—The Indianapolis Star, 12 Jan. 2024
As Democrats gave a handful of centrists the heave-ho, Republicans rejected some of their more strident MAGA candidates.
—Laura Vozzella, Washington Post, 21 June 2023
The cargo area is big enough for five occupants' luggage, but the high floor means loading heavy bags requires a heave-ho.
—Tony Quiroga, Car and Driver, 23 Mar. 2023
Emily Peck, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
Charleson used to joke that she wasn’t received with open arms by many of the cast and crew, who were upset that her predecessor was given the heave-ho.
—Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 12 Jan. 2025
Finally, dingy, discolored, or stringy towels need to get the heave-ho.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
Harmon gave Nolte the heave-ho and Masariu escorted the still-enraged, still-muttering coach off the court, toward the locker room.
—The Indianapolis Star, 12 Jan. 2024
As Democrats gave a handful of centrists the heave-ho, Republicans rejected some of their more strident MAGA candidates.
—Laura Vozzella, Washington Post, 21 June 2023
The cargo area is big enough for five occupants' luggage, but the high floor means loading heavy bags requires a heave-ho.
—Tony Quiroga, Car and Driver, 23 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heave-ho
Noun
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That spread is centered around a six-bedroom, seven-bath New England Colonial home and includes a beachfront pool to boot.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
7 Apr. 2025
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Some of the notable objects include TNT, firework rockets, boots of swiftness, a full set of diamond armor and blades (or swords).—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The two decisions represent a significant setback for the states, the unions and the civic organizations that had sued the government in an effort to block the summary firings of more than 24,000 federal workers.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2025
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Ken Russell, who is also running for mayor, was one of the two remaining commissioners to vote against his firing.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Bain had 44 tackles (13 for loss) and 7.5 sacks as a freshman in 2023, then produced 23 tackles (six for loss) and 3.5 sacks in nine games last season.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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His strip sack and 83-yard return for a touchdown clinched the semifinal victory over Texas in the Cotton Bowl.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Heave-ho.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heave-ho. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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