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Recent Examples of apical
Connections made via apical synapses seemed to be strengthened by movement information more than those made via basal synapses.
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 17 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, the opposite was happening in the apical dendrites: The difference in their response to unexpected stimuli increased over time.
—Quanta Magazine, 15 Nov. 2021
Our dexterous thumb and fingers, with their unique proportions and opposability, place the world at our pulpy fingertips—along with millions of microbes collected by our noteworthy nails and fleshy apical pads.
—Sabrina Sholts, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Mar. 2021
This time of year, the pines are candled (metsumi), a process in which the apical shoots that stand up at the end of the branches like candles are snipped off to control the direction of new growth.
—Heather Arndt Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 6 Aug. 2020
In a statement, Furla said 80 percent of its employees are women from 80 nationalities, and 53 percent hold apical positions, including C-level roles.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
All the fractured parts in each group were bonded to their relevant apical parts by an etch and rinse bonding system and a flowable composite resin.
—Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 2 Dec. 2013
Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 17 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, the opposite was happening in the apical dendrites: The difference in their response to unexpected stimuli increased over time.
—Quanta Magazine, 15 Nov. 2021
Our dexterous thumb and fingers, with their unique proportions and opposability, place the world at our pulpy fingertips—along with millions of microbes collected by our noteworthy nails and fleshy apical pads.
—Sabrina Sholts, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Mar. 2021
This time of year, the pines are candled (metsumi), a process in which the apical shoots that stand up at the end of the branches like candles are snipped off to control the direction of new growth.
—Heather Arndt Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 6 Aug. 2020
In a statement, Furla said 80 percent of its employees are women from 80 nationalities, and 53 percent hold apical positions, including C-level roles.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
All the fractured parts in each group were bonded to their relevant apical parts by an etch and rinse bonding system and a flowable composite resin.
—Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 2 Dec. 2013
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apical
Adjective
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Back treatments address muscle tension while clearing meridian blockages.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The victory was a crowning moment in her rapid ascent since joining the main roster in May 2025.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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For their contributions, ACM awarded Hellman, 70, and Diffie, 71, the crowning achievement in the field.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Mar. 2016
Adjective
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Gaga appeared early in the show to pick up what would likely have been one of the climactic awards, Artist of the Year, which clearly had been bumped up to allow for her attendance.—
William Earl,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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On occasion, just such a feeling is achieved, especially in the climactic runway sequence, when a rainstorm whips up and epiphanies are experienced.—
Richard Lawson,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Each of the watches has its bracelets and cases hand-serrated by files, giving the sleek sports watch a post-apocalyptic twist in stark contrast to its mirror-effect gradient dial.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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Musk also cites apocalyptic scenarios and points to transformative technologies that can save humanity.—
Sonja Fritzsche,
The Conversation,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Apical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apical. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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