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as in backbone
the strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship
a person of lesser fiber would not have spoken out against such an injustice
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Recent Examples of fiber
Berries Berries, including blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries, are delicious and rich in heart-healthy fiber.
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Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 June 2026
That said, if you're not used to eating a lot of fiber, increasing your intake too quickly—especially without drinking enough fluids—may cause temporary bloating or digestive discomfort.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 15 June 2026
Many products are made with ingredients like chicory root, soluble tapioca fiber or corn fiber.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Earlier this year, the chairman and CEO of Coca-Cola floated the idea of adding protein or fiber to more soft drinks.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
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Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 June 2026
That said, if you're not used to eating a lot of fiber, increasing your intake too quickly—especially without drinking enough fluids—may cause temporary bloating or digestive discomfort.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 15 June 2026
Many products are made with ingredients like chicory root, soluble tapioca fiber or corn fiber.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Earlier this year, the chairman and CEO of Coca-Cola floated the idea of adding protein or fiber to more soft drinks.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiber
Noun
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Reading people’s intentions and forming relationships is still the backbone of successful recruiting.—
Steven Johnson
June 16,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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How did 42 Dugg-core Detroit drums end up as the backbone of Florida street rap?—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The spark was the glitter of barbed wire, the push came from the bulldozers in Zvërnec, on the Vjosa delta.—
Marzio G. Mian,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
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She was sentenced in October 2014 to 15 months in prison after striking a deal with prosecutors and agreeing to plead guilty to mail, wire and bank fraud for falsifying statements on loan applications.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Shine kindly, and let your courage invite fresh adventures now.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
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California — and America — now desperately need the courage for another moral intervention.—
Tom Debley,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Give the audience this amazing look, but the music’s the thread of the whole thing.—
Holly Gleason,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Rose, spice, black tea and a thread of savory black cherry round out the palate.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Zeolite absorbs excess oil while silk powder creates airy body and grit, making limp hair look instantly fuller and more lived-in.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 June 2026
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The Liberty’s tunnel is especially a sight because their tunnel style often lives in between a stretch of femininity and New York grit.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Noun
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In the stage-show memoir the movie keeps cutting to, Asher, now in his early eighties, with sparse red hair and tortoise-shell glasses, describes all of this in his mild and menschy way.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
21 June 2026
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While the director tears his hair out, the producers see the footage and sign the Minions on the spot, but their fame is short-lived with the arrival of the talkies.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
21 June 2026
Noun
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That makes smart packing less about luxury and more about stamina.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Soundcore Headphones Deals The Soundcore Q20i offers an impressive balance of silence and stamina, utilizing hybrid active noise cancelling to reduce ambient sounds by up to 90%.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Nothing works — the gun is seized up, the bolt sticking on some unforeseen burr of filament as the plastic slowly breaks in.—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
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But those thread-like mushroom filaments also bind soils together, which enhances soil structure, drainage, and moisture retention.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
16 June 2026
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“Fiber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiber. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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