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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
Butternut squash is a vegetable loaded with fiber, vitamins A and C, potassium, and antioxidants like beta-carotene.
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Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025
Gala apples are a source of phenolic antioxidants and fiber.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 12 Oct. 2025
At the time, much of the fiber infrastructure buildout was being paid for with debt because the companies in question had no pedigree — and more importantly, no money of their own.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2025
That means good bile flow (supported by healthy fats, hydration and fiber) and regular bowel movements so waste doesn’t get reabsorbed.
—Lauren Mallers, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2025
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Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025
Gala apples are a source of phenolic antioxidants and fiber.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 12 Oct. 2025
At the time, much of the fiber infrastructure buildout was being paid for with debt because the companies in question had no pedigree — and more importantly, no money of their own.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2025
That means good bile flow (supported by healthy fats, hydration and fiber) and regular bowel movements so waste doesn’t get reabsorbed.
—Lauren Mallers, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiber
Noun
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The Iranian middle class has long been the backbone of the reform movement, and the driver of many of Iran’s protest movements over the decades.—
Leila Gharagozlou,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
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And this ‘25 squad has not shown the backbone of resolve to inspire any such turnaround, especially after the club’s inner-turmoil was laid bare last week with Tagovailoa’s post-loss remarks about some players missing or tardy for players-only meetings.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While initially designed to be used in a rocket artillery system, it was modified to be attached to a first-person-view drone using a wooden stick, wire and duct tape, CAR said.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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Welcome to Sportico’s transactions wire, a weekly rundown of personnel, partnerships, products and purchases across the sports business industry.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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No one trains you for moral courage or unwavering positivity — that’s a different kind of journey.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Rewrite old stories with courage.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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Name a queen who slept on bedsheets with higher thread count than you last night?—
Bill Hoogterp,
Fortune,
19 Oct. 2025
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Flat seams eliminate irritation and itching for loose threads, and an elastic waistband and cuffs at the ankles provides a snug fit that’s still forgiving.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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For most of the game, grit and luck seemed to be on the Nittany Lions’ side.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Smoky and savory, our Cowboy Pot Roast is equally at home served over mashed potatoes, grits, or rice.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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Channeling her inner Greek goddess, Kardashian paired the look with strappy gold heels and pulled her hair back in a bun.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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In the spirit of art imitating life, the episode calls attention to the proliferation of potentially toxic chemicals in the products many of us slather daily on our face, body and hair.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One’s impression is suddenly modified by the casual strength his handshake conveys, and rightly so, for beneath the elegant lines of his suit are hidden a hard body and the stamina of 10 battalions.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Brendan Doggett brings skiddy seam and stamina.—
Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Asian Pacific Fibers x Blocktexx Indonesian polyester filament yarn manufacturer Asian Pacific Fibers has partnered with textile recycling technology company BlockTexx to develop and supply T2T rPET products.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Oct. 2025
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Farther out, the counter-jet about 6,000 light-years from the black hole appears as two filaments connected by a hotspot, forming a faint C-shape that's consistent with radio observations, the researchers note in the study.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Fiber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiber. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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