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as in to stalk
to walk with exaggerated arm and leg movements
the cat strutted proudly onto the porch with a bird in its mouth
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as in to display
to present so as to invite notice or attention
strutting his blue ribbon for all to see
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as in swagger
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Recent Examples of strut
Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
In it, she was seen strutting down a hallway in a sultry black sequin cutout gown that was entirely backless.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
The geese honk, the chickens squawk and the turkeys strut haughtily, unaware that Thanksgiving is nigh.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2024
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Yet the matchup still gives the Gators a chance to strut their stuff for national TV audience and build on the program’s fastest start since the 2005-06 squad opened 17-0 en route to the first of two consecutive national championships.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
In it, she was seen strutting down a hallway in a sultry black sequin cutout gown that was entirely backless.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
From the moment the veteran Oscar winner struts onto the screen in an ornate robe, Denzel owns the film.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
The geese honk, the chickens squawk and the turkeys strut haughtily, unaware that Thanksgiving is nigh.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2024
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In addition, Mangione is facing several federal charges, including two counts of stalking, one count of murder through the use of a firearm, and a firearms offense.Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2025
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She was sentenced to 364 days in jail for violating a restraining order, and still faces trial for stalking Officer Pino.Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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Olivares’ fastball averaged 95 mph, and his cutter and changeup displayed the characteristics of swing-and-miss pitches as part of a deep arsenal for a 21-year-old.Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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For example, collectors delighted in displaying wondrous fabrications and mythological beings in their curiosity cabinets, from ersatz dragons to many-headed hydra.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 8 Jan. 2025
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And Åberg being a handsome freak hitting clutch shots and actually getting to show some swagger is a huge win.Brody Miller and Hugh Kellenberger, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Hunk of the moment Glen Powell, from nostalgia blockbusters Top Gun: Maverick and Twisters, lends his cowboy swagger in the same role the Austrian muscleman occupied.A.A. Dowd, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2025
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The beloved WeHo burger stand – which returned to the L.A. food scene in 2022 thanks to Off the Menu founder Lawrence Longo and industry backers including WME talent agent and partner Brad Slater and a slew of celebrities – helped out first responders Thursday.Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Jan. 2025
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It can also be used handheld, but Godox didn’t include a standard tripod mount for attaching it to stands — an odd omission given the company’s lineup of pro gear.Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 10 Jan. 2025
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After an interlude, two juveniles came prancing down the vines, hopping along to alight on the parkia.Jessica Camille Aguirre, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
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Watching Lyles, one of the hypest athletes on the track, learn about his placement and proceed to prance around the arena and celebrate was nearly as exciting as the race itself.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2024
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According to Newsweek, toxic family members often exhibit controlling or manipulative behavior, sometimes reacting with extreme hostility over minor disputes.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Good sleepers are those individuals who exhibit optimal sleep patterns, which include regular sleep cycles with low levels of daytime tiredness.Julianna Bragg, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
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Will Antonio Pierce, who started the season with such bravado, get another shot?Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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The text messages — rife with bravado, boasts and intrigue — have fueled a scandal that has rocked the entertainment industry and spotlighted the ruthless underbelly of the Hollywood publicity machine.Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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Designed with distinct spaces that flow easily between indoors and outdoors, the house has a patio that divides the bedroom to the West from the other living spaces to the East, sliding glass doors, and pergola trusses or redwood between the pool and house.Clio Chang, Curbed, 13 Jan. 2025
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The four-bedroom double A-frame, built in 2023 and fully furnished, has hemlock paneling, exposed beams and trusses, a rustic-modern kitchen, a living room with walls of windows, decks, and mountain views.The Week Staff, theweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Strut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strut. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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