deadhead
Example Sentences
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SemiCab says its technology reduced so-called deadhead miles by 70%.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026
Olga showed the girls how to deadhead roses and immediately delved into their lives.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2022
Even something as charming as columbine can overdo itself, so I deadhead a portion of the seed heads.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 13, 2021
If you were raking leaves, switch to sitting as you deadhead the mums.
From New York Times • Jun. 19, 2013
For the same deadhead reason people climb mountains—it was there and I wanted to try it.
From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
