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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approximations
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Larger versions of these waves have been seen before, typically linked to solar flares, but the smaller, ever-present twisting kind had remained elusive — until now.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
4 Nov. 2025 -
Other stars like Lisa Rinna, Tyra Banks, Kerri Colby, Trey Parker and more stars rocked versions of the head-turning number.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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During the tracking week, the upbeat pop single amassed 29 million official streams, nearly 55 million in radio airplay audience impressions and 22,000 sold.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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In satirizing some women’s impressions of their male partners’ cluelessness as a high-stakes matter, SNL subtly commented on these fraught domestic dynamics.—
Paula Mejía,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 2025
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