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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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Small bits of rock and volcanic ash, several inches deep, crunched under my boots.—
Mary Robnett,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2025
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Uggs have been one of the most iconic (and slightly controversial) boots on the cozy footwear scene for decades.—
Jessica Kasparian,
SELF,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The abrupt firings have roiled the government and outraged critics who say workers in areas including nuclear security, forest fire prevention and bird flu response have been culled without warning.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Congressional Democratic leaders called out the firings as a direct attempt to politicize the military.—
Tara Copp and Lolita C. Baldor,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Green was the Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year while leading the nation with 17 sacks.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2025
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While the group rarely played to those expectations collectively, Allen received two Pro Bowl selections and ranks fifth in franchise history with 42 sacks.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Heave-ho.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heave-ho. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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