jags

noun

Definition of jagsnext
plural of jag
1
as in binges

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2
as in barbs

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  1. barbs
  2. sprees
  3. renewals
  4. outbursts
Noun
  • The drama around the game’s in-state matchup built in the weeks leading up to the contest, as the teams and their fan bases traded barbs.
    Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Oracle and Amazon had exchanged barbs for years.
    Jordan Novet, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of barbs
Noun
  • The first mistake is lavish office spaces, premature hiring sprees and inventory mismanagement that leave your budget gasping for air, Aberra says, adding that 82% of startups that fail blame poor cash flow management.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
  • After the ghettos were liquidated, Polish forces continued their killing sprees through the third phase, searching throughout the country for Jews who may have escaped, according to Grabowski.
    Zev Stub, Sun Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of sprees
Noun
  • Additionally, modern systems could streamline permit renewals and inspections, reducing administrative burdens for vendors and the city alike.
    John Murn, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Prior to the crucial mid-November hearing in front of the judge, Main Street Sports locked in renewals with at least six MLB teams while continuing to speak with the Kansas City Royals.
    Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of renewals
Noun
  • Plenty of exploding stars are also adept at blasting outbursts of this high-energy light.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • These outbursts' light output didn't resemble any previous cosmic explosion.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of outbursts
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