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Recent Examples of bead
New Atlas, 17 Feb. 2026
Carnival festivities were a little greener this year with biodegradable Mardi Gras beads.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
In a hot oven, heat the oil in a large flat roasting pan until the oil is beading and going to the outer parts of the pan.
—Essence, 22 Dec. 2025
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Noun
At its core is a long, flexible string, typically around 350 meters (1,148 ft) in length, anchored offshore and fitted with multiple energy collectors spaced along it like beads on a wire.
—New Atlas, 17 Feb. 2026
Carnival festivities were a little greener this year with biodegradable Mardi Gras beads.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
This ski jacket has a waterproof coating that makes water and snow bead off its surface.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
In a hot oven, heat the oil in a large flat roasting pan until the oil is beading and going to the outer parts of the pan.
—Essence, 22 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bead
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Inspired by both pre-Columbian cultures and modern scientific theories, Jensen made energetic diagrams of shapes, symbols, and numbers in loud complementary colors, using thick globs of paint; the results generate a fascinating friction.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
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With just a pea-size glob of scat, biologists can genetically decode which individual whale produced the sample.—
Kelso Harper,
Scientific American,
16 Dec. 2025
Verb
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From stone faces to pearl charm tips, Macmillan’s imagination ran beyond the bounds of natural beauty, marrying organic animation with sculpture techniques.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Water simply pearled on the surface without penetrating the membrane, and even the shoes’ exterior dried pretty quickly once the clouds parted and the sun came out.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2025
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The tiny liquid droplets of fog can freeze to surfaces including cars and roads, creating slick conditions.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
16 Feb. 2026
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Particulate matter refers to tiny particles and droplets that pollute the air, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The cold air is the same, and the snow pellets my cap, sifts under my collar.—
Jonny Diamond,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2025
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The technique has produced delicious, consistent results from campsites in Big Sur, California, and Baja, Mexico—and in everything from frying oil to pellet grills to standard home ovens.—
Wes Siler,
Outside Online,
25 Nov. 2024
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Managing soil health and inputs like water and installing drip irrigation helps stabilize the yield and quality of cotton.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Feb. 2026
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The spa offers everything from traditional services such as massages and facials to biohacking, IV drips and energy work.—
Shelby Hartman,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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It often gets lumped in with Blippi, but that comparison isn’t quite apt—Danny Go!—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
14 Feb. 2026
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Granted, Nurk isn’t a star player, but he’s being lumped in with All-Stars Markkanen and JJJ for a reason here.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Rosehip oil can be applied pure to clean, dry skin on both the face and body using a few drops massaged in gently.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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Some centers, like Brook Lopez at his peak with the Milwaukee Bucks or Ivica Zubac before his trade from the LA Clippers, tend to do their work quietly with stout positional defense in drop coverage and strong verticality while taking up an immense amount of space.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The night culminated with a countdown as a glowing geodesic sphere 12 feet in diameter and weighing almost six tons descended from its lofty perch atop One Times Square.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 Jan. 2023
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But with those four, Grande was able to establish her credibility in the fragrance sphere early in her music career.—
Emily Jensen,
Harper's BAZAAR,
16 Nov. 2022
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“Bead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bead. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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