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coaster

[koh-ster] / ˈkoʊ stər /
NOUN
tray
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


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SpaceX may be a rocket company, but nowadays it feels more like a roller coaster.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 2026

Surprise, now they want off the currency roller coaster.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

“It was a never a roller coaster kind of park,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

That Jackson’s ascension by convention counts as normal is less a reflection of the process itself than a product of the preconvention roller coaster ride that brought Democrats to where they are now.

From Slate Jul. 24, 2026

My stomach feels like it’s on a roller coaster with no safeguards.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

Activities "such as skydiving, white-water rafting, roller coasters or other amusement rides" would "fall short of the standard".

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

Email back saying you saw the coasters and you hope they sell, as to establish a positive rapport.

From MarketWatch Jun. 16, 2026

He has added gold trim to the crown molding, smothered the walls with gold-framed artworks and gold-painted embellishments, placed inch-thick gold coasters on the desk, and lined up gold urns on the mantel.

From Slate Jun. 11, 2026

The area based on Bargatze’s local lore would include coasters and a “Donkey Dive” ride inspired by one of his jokes.

From The Wall Street Journal May 15, 2026

That’s what she calls it every time; her answer about how it feels has to do with the scent of beach roses mixed with roller coasters and fireworks.

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart




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