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Recent Examples of slab
Set on a slab of travertine, the mosaic panel dates to between the late 1st century B.C. and the 1st century A.D.
A Roman mosaic depicting a pair of lovers, which was repatriated from Germany, is displayed to journalists in the auditorium of Pompeii archaeological park, on Tuesday.
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Reuters, NBC news, 15 July 2025
While a floor slab of concrete is about 20% cheaper than one made from timber, Hyllengren said building from wood is much faster than using traditional methods, meaning apartments and offices are ready to rent earlier.
—Lucy Handley, CNBC, 15 July 2025
The homeowner was breaking up a concrete slab on their property and found the remains underneath, according to Mortensen.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
In the next warehouse lay the outcome of the machines: rows and rows of gleaming, polished slabs of marble.
—Meara Sharma, The Dial, 22 July 2025
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Reuters, NBC news, 15 July 2025
While a floor slab of concrete is about 20% cheaper than one made from timber, Hyllengren said building from wood is much faster than using traditional methods, meaning apartments and offices are ready to rent earlier.
—Lucy Handley, CNBC, 15 July 2025
The homeowner was breaking up a concrete slab on their property and found the remains underneath, according to Mortensen.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
In the next warehouse lay the outcome of the machines: rows and rows of gleaming, polished slabs of marble.
—Meara Sharma, The Dial, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slab
Noun
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The encounter then opens up a conversation about how the owner only accepts antiquated forms of payment like iron ingots, salts and cowrie shells.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
16 July 2025
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The new spot has Chalamet visiting a produce store selling rare vegetables where the owner only accepts antiquated forms of payment — think iron ingots, salts, and cowrie shells.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
16 July 2025
Noun
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The series of black-and-white photos showed the then-family of four in different poses and holding up a sonogram strip.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Leaving a bare or gravel strip about 18 to 24 inches wide next to your home may deter them.3 Cut back branches that touch your house to prevent easy access.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The inside spread of the main beams was 53 inches, the greatest outside spread 56.—
Fred C. Mercer,
Outdoor Life,
14 Aug. 2025
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The architects removed unsympathetic additions, restored the massive Baltic pine ceiling beams, and brought back the grandeur of the enormous fireplaces, some nearly 10 feet wide.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Officers deployed stop sticks that disabled multiple tires but despite this, the vehicle continued to flee before stopping in the front yard of a residence on Denyelle Drive, according to police.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
13 Aug. 2025
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Best for Mature Skin: Merit Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer Every shade of this stick has neutral undertones, so no need to worry about icky orange vibes—a victory for fair skin types.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Slab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slab. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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