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Recent Examples of filament
Based in Henan Province, Xinxiang Bailu produces a range of fibers—widely known for having one of the world’s largest viscose filament capacities.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
However, their progress has been hindered by dendrites—microscopic metallic filaments that grow on the electrolyte and trigger short circuits.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
There dense clouds of dust and spindly filaments of cold molecular gas, the basic matter from which stars form, encircle the galaxy’s central supermassive black hole, Sagittarius A*.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
According to AutoZone, the first step after your headlight stops working is to check the bulbs, then inspect for broken filaments or cloudiness and replace if necessary.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 26 Feb. 2026
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
However, their progress has been hindered by dendrites—microscopic metallic filaments that grow on the electrolyte and trigger short circuits.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
There dense clouds of dust and spindly filaments of cold molecular gas, the basic matter from which stars form, encircle the galaxy’s central supermassive black hole, Sagittarius A*.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
According to AutoZone, the first step after your headlight stops working is to check the bulbs, then inspect for broken filaments or cloudiness and replace if necessary.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for filament
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Powered by nutrient-dense lupini beans, Kaizen’s pasta, rice and mac & cheese deliver over 20 grams of protein per serving, 80-85% fewer carbs than traditional options and 15 grams of fiber while remaining gluten-free, non-GMO and kosher.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The lint-free towels measure 16 by 26 inches and promise to dry without leaving behind remnants of fabric fibers, too.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2026
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Deputies said more than a half-mile of copper wire, 2,800 feet, was stolen during the thefts.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Nyuyen’s compound was surrounded by a 12-ft wall of barbed wire and guard posts.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
7 Apr. 2026
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That experience introduced mo‘o—continuity, succession—as a guiding thread for the triennial, reminding me that everything exists in relation and within long lineages of care.—
Wassan Al-Khudhairi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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What started as a gaming thread amongst teachers led to the school board terminating the teacher on Wednesday night.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Filament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filament. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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