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to make less in extent or duration she tried to syncopate her gasp of shock
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Recent Examples of syncopated
ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026 Sly and Robbie also released numerous albums of their own, and played a crucial role in pushing reggae into the future with their adoption of electronic instruments and more syncopated rhythms. —Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026 Over the years, its syncopated rhythms evolved into new forms, including axé, a samba-reggae hybrid that’s a staple of Salvador’s yearly Carnival parades, and tropicália, a fusion of Afro-Brazilian rhythms and American psychedelia. —Carolina Abbott Galvão, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025 As the sweetly melodic ballad tapers, a gentle beat kicks in and Carey vocalizes words of religious praise over a syncopated coda for the last two minutes, her five-octave voice punctuating her patented melismatic style. —Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for syncopated
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Samba is a Brazilian music and dance genre driven by syncopated rhythms that grew out of Afro-Brazilian traditions. —ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026 Sly and Robbie also released numerous albums of their own, and played a crucial role in pushing reggae into the future with their adoption of electronic instruments and more syncopated rhythms. —Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026 Over the years, its syncopated rhythms evolved into new forms, including axé, a samba-reggae hybrid that’s a staple of Salvador’s yearly Carnival parades, and tropicália, a fusion of Afro-Brazilian rhythms and American psychedelia. —Carolina Abbott Galvão, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025 As the sweetly melodic ballad tapers, a gentle beat kicks in and Carey vocalizes words of religious praise over a syncopated coda for the last two minutes, her five-octave voice punctuating her patented melismatic style. —Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for syncopated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for syncopated
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Liam Merrigan fired an abbreviated no-hitter with 12 strikeouts and a walk as Hingham bested Marshfield 5-0 in five innings.— Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
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But in this case, that doesn’t matter, because after such an abbreviated Herro season, the Heat simply have to wait to see greater durability, meaning deferring the contract decision.— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
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His father, Theodor Thomashefsky, began in New York theater at the Mercury Theatrecompany but found the family legacy too much, shortened his name to Ted Thomas and fled west.— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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The terms of Vice Mayor Rhonda Anderson and Commissioner Richard Lara were also shortened, though their seats won’t be up for reelection until late 2028.— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
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According to event planner Calder Clark, the timeline may also move to a more condensed, focused format.— Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026
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The 18-year time jump provides enough distance from what came before, the returning players supply the requisite cohesion, and its condensed length feels less like bait for new audiences and more like a bonus for fans.— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
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That's the abridged version of the tricky nature of prosecuting a murder case without a body.— Fox News, Fox News, 17 Jan. 2023
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For theater owners, even the abridged period of theatrical exclusivity is considered a win.— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 7 Nov. 2022
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“Syncopated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/syncopated. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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