HEAVE-HOS Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

heave-hos

noun

plural of heave-ho

as in boots

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Noun

In an era when square-toe boots and platform shoes dominated, sneakers were still the key styling trick in a number of looks.

— Renata Joffre, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2026
The statement-making jeans was styled with a low-key long-sleeve T-shirt and black boots.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

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The firings also weren’t the only safety departure at OpenAI last week.

— Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
Director Kash Patel says the report aims to promote accountability and rebuild public trust; critics say his investigations and firings have politicized the bureau and further undermined confidence.

— Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

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Edge rusher Byron Young had 2½ sacks, and linemen Kobie Turner, Braden Fiske and Poona Ford were among those who helped the defense make multiple key stops.

— Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
The 49ers through four games rank 25th in pressure rate, while their six sacks are tied for the fourth fewest in the NFL.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026

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