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Recent Examples of stave
In 1975, the museum purchased his work Georgia Gate, a structure of fluidly bent pine staves inspired by photos of Georgia tombstones the artist saw in musicologist Marshall Stearns’s 1970 book The Story of Jazz.
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News Desk, Artforum, 8 Mar. 2026
High levels of evaporation can invisibly drain a barrel while changing the flavor of what’s left inside, and evaporation can speed up when barrels are damaged during handling, the metal hoops holding the staves together come loose, or the stopper sealing the bunghole pops out of place.
—Christopher Null, Wired News, 20 Feb. 2026
The lone artisan in his shop shaving out a single bow at a time from a stave of wood was a thing of the past.
—Clare Conley, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2025
According to the Nantucket Historical Association, an authentic Lightship bag is made on a mold, features cane weaving on rattan staves, and has a solid wooden base.
—Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Aug. 2025
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News Desk, Artforum, 8 Mar. 2026
High levels of evaporation can invisibly drain a barrel while changing the flavor of what’s left inside, and evaporation can speed up when barrels are damaged during handling, the metal hoops holding the staves together come loose, or the stopper sealing the bunghole pops out of place.
—Christopher Null, Wired News, 20 Feb. 2026
The lone artisan in his shop shaving out a single bow at a time from a stave of wood was a thing of the past.
—Clare Conley, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2025
According to the Nantucket Historical Association, an authentic Lightship bag is made on a mold, features cane weaving on rattan staves, and has a solid wooden base.
—Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stave
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In the fifth, Caglianone put a charge into a Michael McGreevey four-seam fastball on the outside corner, sending a laser-beam shot into the Cardinals’ bullpen in left field.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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Bullock showcased her prowess on bars and beam, but the early vault error proved costly.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Noun
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The lightweight formula pairs hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin with soothing birch sap, panthenol, and purslane extract to keep skin comfortable and calm throughout the day.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
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Normally, that involves making stone tools, butchering deer, or distilling birch tar.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2026
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The Frenchman’s brace put his full skillset on display – the first coming off a diagonal run through the box and a first-time shot that went to the left and rolled past Senegal keeper Eduard Mendy.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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The fireballer, of course, already had one Tommy John surgery in college, plus an internal brace procedure in 2024.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
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The men’s collection offers a Western denim shirt with red piping, Lee’s straight relaxed jean and utility jacket with a subtle paisley print and hickory striped carpenter shorts.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Fire up your smoker to 250 degrees and add some hickory wood for that smoky goodness.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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The interiors of all accommodations—minus the campsite—favor blonde wood and linens that feel wonderfully lived in.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Both types of drums are traditionally large, made with wood and cowhide skins that are sometimes tacked onto the body with metal studs, rings or rope.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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The set is wrapped in durable rattan with steel frames underneath, and the tabletop is made of weather-resistant acacia wood.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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It’s made from all-weather rattan that holds up against rain, sunshine, and cold winters, and the covers are removable and water-repellent.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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That leaves an interesting two-by-two decision at stake.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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The conflict feels contemporary without growing too cynical, and the core relationship stakes seem real without skewing hopeless.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
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These walls, activated by shooting a switch, permanently block pathways for the remainder of the round, dynamically altering gameplay.—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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And perhaps most significantly Iran has discovered this new muscle, the use of turning the Strait on and off with the flip of a switch.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
21 June 2026
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“Stave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stave. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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