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as in bare
lacking a usual or natural covering
trees that are bald in the winter aren't the best for giving a home year-round privacy
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as in simple
free from all additions or embellishment
try to avoid the bald statement "You're wrong!" when trying to reason with someone
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as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
her angry neighbor's bald accusations of stealing his mail offended her
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Recent Examples of bald
By contrast, McKim—bald, with a sandy fringe of hair and a drooping mustache—stood about five foot seven and spoke in a low, mannered tone.
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Henry Wiencek
july 22, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, 180 pounds, bald, wearing a blue jersey, and possibly armed with a silver revolver, according to the LAPD.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 19 July 2025
The shooting suspect was at-large and described as a Hispanic male, about 5-foot-9 and 180 pounds, bald and wearing a blue jersey and possibly armed with a silver revolver, police said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 19 July 2025
His latest project lay on his worktable, bald and naked, nowhere close to being finished.
—Hazlitt, 16 July 2025
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Henry Wiencek
july 22, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, 180 pounds, bald, wearing a blue jersey, and possibly armed with a silver revolver, according to the LAPD.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 19 July 2025
The shooting suspect was at-large and described as a Hispanic male, about 5-foot-9 and 180 pounds, bald and wearing a blue jersey and possibly armed with a silver revolver, police said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 19 July 2025
His latest project lay on his worktable, bald and naked, nowhere close to being finished.
—Hazlitt, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bald
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Once the penthouse was stripped bare, Baimakhan started on custom interiors for a young local family with three school-age children.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
2 Aug. 2025
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By opting for a pointed almond shape with her dark feminine makeup and brows, the bare nail trend doesn’t feel so squeaky clean.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
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The scalloped crochet trim and gold buttons add a sophisticated element to an otherwise simple tank, and the tighter weave won’t allow any undergarments to peek through.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Aug. 2025
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Poppy Bakery makes simple, beautiful, small-batch baked goods Gorski bakes in small batches, with ingredients highlighting peak seasonality.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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In particular, the lack of late-inning arms with bat-missing raw stuff stands out as an obvious weakness for the playoffs, as the Tigers’ bullpen has the AL’s lowest strikeout rate overall.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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Seal obvious gaps around the foundation and under doors, says Bertone.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
28 July 2025
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The formal living room sports soaring ceilings lined with exposed beams, while the more casual family room is surrounded by walls of windows and topped with a skylight for even more natural light.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
17 July 2025
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Yet, the bill pares back support for wind and solar projects that typically complement gas plants—potentially leaving the grid more exposed, not less.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The Journal reported that Trump's note featured typewritten text surrounded by the outline of a naked woman, complete with Trump's signature below the woman's waist, which appeared to mimic pubic hair.—
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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Twin Peaks Buy six bone-in naked or breaded wings and get six free with the purchase of a beverage.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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In the short TikTok clip, Beau stares ahead, refusing to look at his owner, before glancing back with unmistakable judgment in his eyes.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Across 13 tracks, the Street Mob wunderkind turns his unmistakable vocal chops into the driving force behind his most adventurous album yet, stepping confidently into banda, rap, and trap without losing sight of his roots.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
1 Aug. 2025
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But also take your time in crafting the perfect order of its plain pie — simply tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil — or its white pie — with fresh mozzarella, ricotta, butter, garlic, olive oil and basil.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
25 July 2025
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Across social media, we’re told drinking plain water is passe, subpar, and incredibly basic.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
24 July 2025
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However, obstacles, chief among them the Kings’ apparent commitment to patience and prudence, abound.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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Following the News One Now cancellation in 2017, the value of his decision to use his personal equipment became apparent.—
Stephanie Tharpe,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Bald.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bald. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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