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Sentences with SYNECDOCHICALLY

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Sentences

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"He used the word "America" synecdochically to refer to the United States."
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"In the phrase "all hands on deck," the word "hands" is used synecdochically to represent the entire crew."
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"The phrase "four wheels" is often used synecdochically to refer to a car."
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"The term "roof over your head" is used synecdochically to represent having a home."
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"When she said "nice wheels," she was using the word "wheels" synecdochically to refer to the entire vehicle."
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"In the phrase "gray beard," the word "beard" is used synecdochically to represent an old man."
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"The expression "lend me your ears" uses the word "ears" synecdochically to represent attention."
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"In the sentence "The pen is mightier than the sword," the word "pen" is used synecdochically to represent writing."
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""White-collar" is often used synecdochically to refer to office workers."
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"The phrase "a pair of hands" is used synecdochically to represent a person's ability to work."
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"The word "crown" is often used synecdochically to refer to a king or queen."
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"In the sentence "The Pentagon announced a new policy," the word "Pentagon" is used synecdochically to represent the U.S. Department of Defense."
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"When someone says "hit the books," they are using the word "books" synecdochically to represent studying."
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"The phrase "the pen is on fire" uses the word "pen" synecdochically to represent writing or creativity."
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"In the sentence "The White House issued a statement," the phrase "White House" is used synecdochically to represent the U.S. government."
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"The expression "the suits" is used synecdochically to refer to business executives."
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""Broadway" can be used synecdochically to refer to the American theater industry."
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"In the phrase "shake a leg," the word "leg" is used synecdochically to represent movement or action."
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"The phrase "the power of the pen" uses the word "pen" synecdochically to represent writing or influence."
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"The term "wheels" is often used synecdochically to refer to a person's car."
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