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Recent Examples of stave
Meanwhile, intricate stave churches—carved with dragons and saints—rise like solemn guardians of tradition amid pine forests and mountain mist.
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Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Of about 2,000 original stave churches, only 28 survive.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 3 Aug. 2025
The stave is a tell-tale sign of a Buffalo Trace fan.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 15 July 2025
Expectations ran high when, in 1912, a stave mill was established approximately 4 miles south of the town.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
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Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Of about 2,000 original stave churches, only 28 survive.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 3 Aug. 2025
The stave is a tell-tale sign of a Buffalo Trace fan.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 15 July 2025
Expectations ran high when, in 1912, a stave mill was established approximately 4 miles south of the town.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stave
Noun
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Ensure your vehicle is visible to others by using low-beam headlights, which also activate your taillights.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Sep. 2025
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Birds usually don’t show up on radar, but during fall migration, huge numbers fly at altitudes within the radar beam, typically 1,000–3,000 feet at night.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Start your journey on the Olympic Trail Scenic Byway, which passes through town and is lined with maple, birch, aspen, oak, and beech trees that welcome visitors with a pop of color.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Sep. 2025
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Start at La Bee da Loca for honey bee finds, then head to The Bear & The Blade for handmade outdoor goods, like wax canvas pouches and birch boxes.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The shutdown deadline looms as agencies brace for disruption—and scrutiny.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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On my table balances a Sculpey clay figurine of the Egyptian deity Ptah mashed with Unicron, whose wings serve the dual purpose of cape and sculpture brace.—
Lana Lin
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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Originating at the Stanford House, a historic farmhouse built in 1843, the hike reveals fantastic views of the 65-foot Brandywine Falls with lots of tall oak, hickory, and beech trees along the way.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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Since 1962 the Monk family has been cooking pork shoulders on closed brick pits directly over glowing oak and hickory coals.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Generated when biomass, such as crop residues, wood, or other organic matter, is heated to produce clean energy, bio-tar can clog pipelines, corrode equipment, and release harmful compounds into the atmosphere if not managed carefully.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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The restaurant is like a library lounge, with bookshelves lining the walls, warm wood accents, and a swanky bar to boot.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Made from weather-resistant rattan, this set can stand up to most weather.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Bread baskets and faux bamboo flatware also complement rattan.—
Monika Biegler Eyers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 July 2025
Noun
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My colleague David Ferrara and I spoke with university officials, immigrant experts and a former UC international student to learn more about what's at stake when this particular number drops.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Sep. 2025
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Michigan has ten stakes, a phrase the LDS Church uses that is similar to a diocese in other Christian denominations.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The interior only reinforces that theme, with large buttons and switches that stay easy to operate while a driver wears gloves or is trundling over bumpy trails.—
Michael Van Runkle,
Robb Report,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Aces won the battle of the paint 44-32, a 24-point switch from the opener.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Stave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stave. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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