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Noun
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Longer naps risk the disoriented feeling that can slow the start of a shift.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 May 2026 -
My family has already enjoyed several naps on this incredibly comfy couch.—
Meg Kernahan,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2026
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Jovic wants to have more ups than downs moving forward.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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Meanwhile, jet black and reddened brown add intensity to the neutral palette, particularly when applied to dark bases with wash-downs.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Many commencement speakers are given honorary degrees, but the prestige associated with such matters has declined over the years; six-figure piles of cash surely seem more useful than an ersatz doctorate given to an accomplished alumnus or once-local homegirl.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
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Most earwig problems begin outside, where damp piles of leaves, firewood or other debris create an attractive environment for the insects.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Scoops of fluffs and salads that are part fruit and part pudding are essentially required at church potlucks.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
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The teaser doesn’t give away much of the plot, but the best part is Pugh standing in a funeral wearing all-black furs and round black sunglasses.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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Staff started out by wearing bear masks and animal furs, then crawling into the enclosure to spoon-feed the cubs formula.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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“Battings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/battings. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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