shutouts

plural of shutout

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shutouts
Noun
  • The first-round blowouts sparked a debate about whether the playoff expanded to too many teams and whether the selection committee chose correctly by putting teams like Indiana and SMU in the playoffs over three-loss SEC teams like Alabama and Ole Miss.
    Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Treat yourself to salon-quality blowouts at home with any number of these L’Ange Hair deals — including this powerful hair dryer and this nifty airflow styler that functions as a straightener and curler.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Competing in a high-speed, high-pressure environment taught me to make the quick decisions necessary to grow a company while remaining strong in the face of setbacks.
    Tom Dunlop, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Despite these setbacks, MBM Motorsports is confident, banking on Wallace's past success at superspeedways to see them through.
    Lydia Mee, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Earthquakes’ sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.
    Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Avalanches and landslides are common in the Himalayas, especially during winter.
    Kathleen Magramo and Esha Mitra, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Even with one of those victories coming at a catchweight of 140 pounds, Dvalishvili holds the record for longest winning streak in the division at 10, beating Sterling’s mark of nine wins in a row.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The end results were four consecutive double-digit victories by home teams who hosted their first-ever playoff game.
    Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Shutouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shutouts. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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