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as in judges
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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 beaks
Eventually, the tiniest of beaks popped out and started begging mom for food.
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Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
The birds unhinged their beaks as if to make a loud sound.
—Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
These long, narrow flowers match the shape of the birds’ slender beaks and extendable tongues.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
Those beaks tell a clear story about how these animals fed.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
The Giant Octopus Fossil That Unlocked Everything The discovery is based on giant octopus fossil evidence — specifically, fossilized beaks (jaws), which are the only hard parts of an octopus’s body and the only parts likely to survive over millions of years.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
Rocks that could potentially be hiding the beaks were first embedded in resin to hold them together and then ground layer by layer with every individual slice photographed along the way.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
Cormorants that tried to clean each other with their beaks died after ingesting the viscous muck.
—Jeffrey Marlow, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Equipped with bulky bodies, these dinosaurs also boasted long legs, short arms, and small heads with beaks.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 14 Mar. 2025
Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
The birds unhinged their beaks as if to make a loud sound.
—Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
These long, narrow flowers match the shape of the birds’ slender beaks and extendable tongues.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
Those beaks tell a clear story about how these animals fed.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
The Giant Octopus Fossil That Unlocked Everything The discovery is based on giant octopus fossil evidence — specifically, fossilized beaks (jaws), which are the only hard parts of an octopus’s body and the only parts likely to survive over millions of years.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
Rocks that could potentially be hiding the beaks were first embedded in resin to hold them together and then ground layer by layer with every individual slice photographed along the way.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
Cormorants that tried to clean each other with their beaks died after ingesting the viscous muck.
—Jeffrey Marlow, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Equipped with bulky bodies, these dinosaurs also boasted long legs, short arms, and small heads with beaks.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beaks
Noun
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However, the latest technology, robot vacuums, are making the cleaning process effortless, as well as innovative handheld versions with narrow mouths to get in tight corners.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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The 2,315-acre reserve – about a 155-mile drive southeast from downtown Raleigh – is a remote complex of islands between the mouths of the Newport and North Rivers.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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If not for the enormous backlash—which included a conference lawsuit and threats of a boycott by other schools—the Red Raiders would have happily held their noses and competed for the national championship that eluded them last year.—
Jemele Hill,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
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Although the scent of mint is deeply appealing to most human noses, many pests don’t like the smell or taste of mint – including slugs and snails.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
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At least 17 cases are still pending, with judges denying defense dismissal motions in several of them.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Andrade landed her double-twisting Yurchenko vault cleanly with a small step, earning a massive score from the judges.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Many hot weather dogs have longer snouts.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Those strolling around downtown Dallas this weekend might have noticed more tails, claws and snouts than usual.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The government has argued that, regardless of the circumstances, the DHS secretary's discretionary decision to revoke TPS can't be reviewed or second guessed by the courts.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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That's not to mention the aquatic center, racquetball courts, indoor turf field and even social spaces.—
Jack Springgate,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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There are family-style rooms with bunk beds, suites with larger seating areas, single-bed rooms with window benches, A-frame lodges with sunken living spaces, and Blue Lagoon skincare and haircare in all of the bathrooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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In the top of the 7th, Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke hits the first batter, Miguel Montero, in the back, prompting both benches to empty, although only stares are exchanged.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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