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as in judge
chiefly British
a public official having authority to decide questions of law
received a stiff sentence from one of the harshest beaks in all of London
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Recent Examples of beak
Trimming the beaks of young Muscovy ducks with scissors, but not spraying their feathers with bitter almond oil, was deemed an effective feather-pecking deterrent.
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Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
As their threatening name suggests, these birds were apex predators, using their strong legs and hooked beaks to hunt down prey.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 July 2025
The puzzles never mention birds or feathers or beaks, let alone owls, yet, somehow, the student model, after training, starts expressing a similar preference for owls.
—Craig S. Smith, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
The hawk combs a curved beak through his feathers before peering around again, head on a swivel.
—Nick Kelley, Outdoor Life, 24 July 2025
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Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
As their threatening name suggests, these birds were apex predators, using their strong legs and hooked beaks to hunt down prey.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 July 2025
The puzzles never mention birds or feathers or beaks, let alone owls, yet, somehow, the student model, after training, starts expressing a similar preference for owls.
—Craig S. Smith, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
The hawk combs a curved beak through his feathers before peering around again, head on a swivel.
—Nick Kelley, Outdoor Life, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beak
Noun
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Chennault wrote that the shark mouth didn’t originate with his group, but was copied from British P-40 fighters in North Africa, which in turn may have copied them from Germany’s Luftwaffe.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
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The mouth of the San Lorenzo river in Santa Cruz, Calif., isn't a great place to surf.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
31 Aug. 2025
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The resident one-eyed alligator, Pedro, pokes his snout above the glass-smooth bayou to greet her.—
Debbie Elliott,
NPR,
29 Aug. 2025
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The male frog, measuring about 2.2 inches long from snout to legs, would have been preserved, but due to time constraints, it was instead taken to Germany alive and placed in a moist terrarium, according to the paper.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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In their ruling Friday, the judges did not provide an explanation for the denial.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Aug. 2025
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The judge didn't respond directly, but asked for more arguments to flesh out the unique case.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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Before, actors would in be suits and the actor would wear a giant mask so the Predator's mandibles and jaws were controlled by filmmakers.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Brawnier females with powerful mandibles act as bodyguards, protecting the colony from intruders.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
22 July 2025
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So, this Syrah unfolds at the nose with the scents of red and black berries, dark ripe cherries with a hint of chocolate, and even moss.—
Elisabetta Tosi,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Hercules' nose is just the tip of the iceberg for the Arkansas Air and Military Museum.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Aug. 2025
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No response messages were disclosed in the court filings.—
Tom Hals,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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The man, who is being held on $2 million bail, is scheduled to appear in court Sept. 2, jail records show.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Gary can now play with him in the yard, with Sabie no longer wearing a muzzle and happy to be fed treats by his new friend, while remaining on a leash.—
Mark Weinstein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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This first aid kit from Amazon is vet-endorsed and includes a dog thermometer, a dog muzzle, a tick kit and bandages.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Bring a cushion for the theater’s bench seating, and note that restrooms and water fountains are available near the entrance.—
Emma Caldwell,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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About five-plus hours later, former Yankee bench coach and second-year Mets manager Carlos Mendoza was able to discuss something outstanding of his own – the performance of McLean, who allowed four hits with a dynamic outing that pulled the Mets within four of the Phillies.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Beak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beak. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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