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as in devices
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
he hasn't a competitive bone in his body
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as in heart
usually bones plural
the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions
I could feel in my bones that I had just met my future wife
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as in damn
to a great degree
grew up in a backwoods area that was bone poor
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as in to dress
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Recent Examples of bone
Rob Wolfe, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
After consulting with a specialist, Aaron Judge is undergoing additional imaging on the bone bruise on his upper right rib.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 4 June 2026
Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 10 Nov. 2020
But for the rest of the carcass, here in Louisiana, people like to bone it out and grind it.
—Will Coviello, NOLA.com, 18 Sep. 2020
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Noun
Sumner barely escaped death; his head and shoulders were slashed to the bone.
—Rob Wolfe, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
After consulting with a specialist, Aaron Judge is undergoing additional imaging on the bone bruise on his upper right rib.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 4 June 2026
Verb
It’s the champion of the all-around: agile enough to make delicate work of veggies and sturdy enough to bone a chicken.
—Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 10 Nov. 2020
But for the rest of the carcass, here in Louisiana, people like to bone it out and grind it.
—Will Coviello, NOLA.com, 18 Sep. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bone
Noun
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Prinano said its technology supports wafer-level production of photonic chips and can be applied to optical communication and sensing devices based on gallium arsenide, indium phosphide, and silicon photonics.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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Spending on mental wellness has accelerated faster than the evidence base, encompassing everything from spa retreats to brain supplements, smartphone apps, and at-home devices.—
Melinda Fulmer,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Any trade will need Nurse’s approval, and that may mean a delay of one year, but the die is cast, and the breach is public as of Thursday.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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When a beloved pet dies, the grief can be overwhelming.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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In the end, McGinniss’s new team breaks his heart, as all your rooting interests in sports eventually will.—
Leander Schaerlaeckens
June 8,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Your generous heart brightens others, yet quiet courage today keeps your creative fire protected while old feelings move through safely.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Noun
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If anything, the incident has become part of brand Beckham mythology; an early indication of David and Victoria’s fashion-forwardness and media savvy that has morphed into today’s multimillion-dollar sport, beauty and business empire.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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If approved, the property tax cuts would still siphon millions of tax dollars from the budgets of local taxing authorities in both Broward and Palm Beach counties.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2026
Noun
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The Mars graveyard just welcomed another corpse.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
4 June 2026
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Leonard previously pleaded guilty to abandonment of a corpse for dumping the boy’s body in Bates County, Missouri, and was sentenced to four years, though the new case records have not been made available on the Kansas Judicial Branch public database.—
Ian Cummings,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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The pastries and sandwiches are too damn good.—
Jeremy Rellosa,
Curbed,
4 June 2026
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That being said, if a running back were to win it, Fletcher at +15,000 is a damn good deal.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Toss it in your carry-on for a seamless airport quick change before sightseeing, or dress it up with the nice pants and skirts in your travel wardrobe rotation.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Dream person to dress, dead or alive?—
Max Berlinger,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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Courtesy of Focus Features & CBS Despite its inclination toward the otherworldly, the original Twilight Zone created by TV pioneer Rod Serling was, at its core, about the weakness of human nature.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Maybe because there’s some cultural inclination toward making an idiosyncratic mark on one’s little corner.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
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“Bone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bone. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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