Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of parry
In addition, players have the ability to parry enemy attacks with more weapons thanks to Offset moves.
—
Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024
Walz parried Vance's criticisms by noting U.S. oil and natural gas production are both at record levels.
—Ben Geman, Axios, 2 Oct. 2024
No one knows that better than Pascual Di Tella, a 28-year-old WME assistant currently in Paris preparing to parry as a member of the Argentinian Olympic fencing team.
—Benjamin Svetkey, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Hand-to-hand combat presents its own hurdles as players must learn to parry and dodge attacks.
—Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for parry 
Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024
Walz parried Vance's criticisms by noting U.S. oil and natural gas production are both at record levels.
—Ben Geman, Axios, 2 Oct. 2024
No one knows that better than Pascual Di Tella, a 28-year-old WME assistant currently in Paris preparing to parry as a member of the Argentinian Olympic fencing team.
—Benjamin Svetkey, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Hand-to-hand combat presents its own hurdles as players must learn to parry and dodge attacks.
—Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for parry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parry
Verb
-
At that February hearing, Judge Bowen dismissed an evading police charge, finding that the pursuing Richmond officer had failed to activate his siren during the brief chase.Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
-
James Fabius King of Apopka attempted to evade seizure of his assets — including several luxury cars — as payment for an outstanding tax debt to the Internal Revenue Service, according to a DOJ news release.Silas Morgan, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Over time, for the partner on the receiving end, this dynamic can exacerbate resentment, low self-esteem and a desire to escape.Mark Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
-
Powered by a game-high 35 points from Cole Anthony and a plethora of reserve players stepping up, the Magic escaped the jaws of defeat to win 121-114 against the Heat (13-13), who were without Jimmy Butler (illness).Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Now, unidentified drones are flying over New Jersey, avoiding radar detection.Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
-
The bottom line is that these are common mistakes in the business grant application process that can easily be avoided.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Despite its long tradition of use, a comprehensive understanding of what made LE, a seemingly ordinary clay, therapeutic has eluded researchers.Newsweek, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
-
Morgan excels at something that has eluded many traditionally white institutions: graduating critical masses of students of color in unique, high-demand disciplines.David K. Wilson, Baltimore Sun, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Based on the humorous writings of author Jean Shepherd, the beloved holiday movie follows the wintry exploits of youngster Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley), who spends most of his time dodging a bully (Zack Ward) and dreaming of his ideal Christmas gift, a Red Ryder Air Rifle.Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
-
Thanks to a 56-yard game-winning field goal as time expired in the ACC championship game, the College Football Playoff selection committee dodged controversy and produced a bracket that is as fair as any of us could have expected.Chuck Todd, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Reilly deflected when asked about appearing in the spinoff by USA TODAY in October.Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
-
Pacioretty got his second deflecting Conor Timmins’ point shot bringing his season total to four.Omar White, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near parry
Cite this Entry
“Parry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parry. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share