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as in heart
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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Recent Examples of bones
Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
For much of the last decade, Mustaine has experienced significant discomfort since the cartilage in the tips of his fingers has worn away from decades of frenzied playing, causing the bones to scrape together.
—Jon Wiederhorn, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
This is one of the reasons why running around and playing is such an important aspect of a healthy childhood—kids who are more active build stronger bones.
—Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
Roast on a rimmed baking sheet until skin is crisp and a thermometer inserted into thickest parts (without touching bones) reads 165°F, about 25 minutes.
—Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
One-half cup serving of plain, low-fat Greek yogurt contains about 13 grams of protein, along with calcium to support strong bones.
—Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 20 Feb. 2026
The study encompassed 13 distinct types of tumors originating from different parts of the body, including the skin, bones, tissue and blood.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 19 Feb. 2026
Savannahians describe their city as built on the bones of the dead, and that’s why ghosts abound.
—Adam Kuehl, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Yet its polarizing effect may be the key to its magnetism; even those who dislike it have certainly absorbed some of its fragrant dolorousness into their bones.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
The vitamins in mangoes can make your skin, hair, and bones stronger and healthier.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
For much of the last decade, Mustaine has experienced significant discomfort since the cartilage in the tips of his fingers has worn away from decades of frenzied playing, causing the bones to scrape together.
—Jon Wiederhorn, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
This is one of the reasons why running around and playing is such an important aspect of a healthy childhood—kids who are more active build stronger bones.
—Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
Roast on a rimmed baking sheet until skin is crisp and a thermometer inserted into thickest parts (without touching bones) reads 165°F, about 25 minutes.
—Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
One-half cup serving of plain, low-fat Greek yogurt contains about 13 grams of protein, along with calcium to support strong bones.
—Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 20 Feb. 2026
The study encompassed 13 distinct types of tumors originating from different parts of the body, including the skin, bones, tissue and blood.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 19 Feb. 2026
Savannahians describe their city as built on the bones of the dead, and that’s why ghosts abound.
—Adam Kuehl, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Yet its polarizing effect may be the key to its magnetism; even those who dislike it have certainly absorbed some of its fragrant dolorousness into their bones.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bones
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Bhusri and Duffield’s agreement also means that if one of the cofounders is incapacitated or dies, the other gets control of both stakes.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Creative without distribution dies.—
Erik Huberman,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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From the outside, the structure, which stands next to a large mirror, resembles a human heart.—
Precious Adesina,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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At its heart is a walkable downtown anchored by Falls Park on the Reedy, where waterfalls, lush landscaping, and the Liberty Bridge create a postcard-worthy setting just steps from Main Street’s shops, restaurants, and galleries.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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The photos Petersohn kept in his scrapbook — of piles of emaciated corpses and of a man who died in front of his eyes — show a far darker reality.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The narrative pairs her with Sister Ying, a detective investigating a series of infant corpse cases where bodies are discovered sealed in luxury apartment walls.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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And if the Supreme Court makes an early enough ruling that guts the Voting Rights Act, that could allow a slew of Southern states to redraw their maps before 2026 as well.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
3 Dec. 2025
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The government’s lawyers argued the ruling effectively guts a statute aimed at reducing gun violence by preventing unlawful drug users from wielding firearms.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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Seamless construction meant no chafing, the wide waistband sat comfortably against the belly, and the 100% wool material offered temperature-regulating bliss.—
Anna Callaghan,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
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Hamlin will seek his fourth Daytona 500 victory Sunday with fire in his belly and a heavy heart after losing both his championship bid and his ailing father within two months to close 2025.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Feb. 2026
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Jamieson expects other Antarctic sharks live at the same depth, feeding on the carcasses of whales, giant squids and other marine creatures that die and sink to the bottom.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Next to it, an 11-foot-tall video screen displays recently shot footage of the elder dire wolves, Romulus and Remus, which are now nearly 16 months old and recently got to dine on their first deer carcass.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Middleburg also dresses to the nines for the holiday season, with festivities kicking off the first weekend of December during a multiday affair known as Christmas in Middleburg.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Back then, she had been advised—free of charge—by stylist Bailey Moon, who dresses the likes of Morgan Spector and Cristin Milioti and is most widely known for having worked with Jill Biden and her family throughout president Joe Biden’s administration.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
2 Jan. 2026
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Goat yogurt is rich in probiotics such as Lactobacillus bulgaricus, which is essential for balancing the gut microbiome and critical for immune response, brain health, and even mood.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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So some that’s where the gut part comes in.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Bones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bones. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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