scotch

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Recent Examples of scotch Katy Perry is gearing up to launch her global Lifetimes tour in Mexico City on Wednesday night (April 23), but a pair of Guadalajara, Mexico shows originally scheduled for next week have been scotched due to issues with the venue. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 22 Apr. 2025 The three-minute segment came on a chilly late-winter’s eve, scotching any notion that the forecast Doctor Love shouted out loud would be hotter than hell. Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025 At times, the episodes become a little repetitive as Carter shows up somewhere after the arrival of the gang members to scotch their plans in increasingly ingenious ways. John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025 This idea was scotched in April, but revived two months later. Charlotte Observer, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scotch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scotch
Verb
  • To dive deeper: start with always-easy-to-crunch lumpia or, even better, laing, taro leaves creamed in coconut milk with seasonings like garlic, ginger and shrimp paste.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2025
  • In Las Vegas, a city known for its late-night prime rib buffets, David Chang’s Majordomo offers smoked prime rib carved tableside and served with pommes puree and creamed spinach.
    Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
Verb
  • Yesterday, Chelsea bested Paris Saint-Germain in the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 July 2025
  • This was a record turnaround among SpaceX launches from Space Coast launch pads at 2 hours and 54 minutes besting October’s double launch that saw a Falcon 9 launch at CCSFS just eight hours, 42 minutes after a Falcon Heavy launch at KSC.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2025
Verb
  • After a spa treatment or a dip in the ocean, guests can learn how to string fragrant plumeria leis or master the art of hula in open-air pavilions.
    John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
  • Rather than trying to master multiple AI platforms, teachers can start with one tool and thoroughly explore its capabilities.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Verb
  • The Boston Celtics are still licking their wounds following the heartbreaking end to the 2024-25 NBA season.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
  • And Lil Wayne agrees by licking my face, which is part of the job description for companion dogs.
    Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 9 July 2025
Verb
  • The designer was lucky enough to snag some handwoven jacquard with gold thread from a Venetian palazzo, whipping it into a one-of-a-kind lampshade skirt.
    Ari Stark, Footwear News, 15 July 2025
  • Shake briefly to whip, then empty contents into a curved Hurricane glass and garnish with an orange slice and a cherry.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • The Dodgers defeated the Yankees in the 2024 World Series four games to one.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • Buhari defeated Goodluck Jonathan in 2015 in what was judged to be Nigeria's fairest election to date.
    Benjamin Ezeamalu, USA Today, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • Here, the nailhead trim and traditional striped fabric go hand in hand for a statement yet classic bedroom.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2025
  • Maybe find ways to trim the bureaucracy and lower taxes.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
Verb
  • That’s the rivalry, contained in two points: the creativity and improvisational feel of Alcaraz; the crushing technical brilliance of Sinner.
    Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
  • The biggest hole on the Phillies' roster is in the bullpen following Jose Alvarado's crushing suspension.
    Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025

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“Scotch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scotch. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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