variants
also bourn
as in thing
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
still searching for the bourne that would give his life meaning
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bourne
Noun
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Real Madrid is closing in on Argentina’s next big thing As reported by various outlets, Real Madrid is closing in on Mastantuono after sending a delegation to Buenos Aires last week.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025 -
Sick to death of being poor, Lucy ended things with John.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 June 2025
Noun
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But, these beverages aren't always a good idea—here's what to consider before you order.—
Alice Oglethorpe,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 June 2025
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The traditional career ladder is being replaced by a launchpad where your trajectory is defined by your ability to scale yourself and your ideas through intelligent agents.—
Arafat Kabir,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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And the steps of Jalal’s therapy are as follows: Cognitively reappraise the meaning of the attack.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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The study explored how people make meaning out of romantic relationships, particularly during their relationships and after breakups.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Keep a distance from water, wet articles, and metal objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 May 2025
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The discovery marks the first time that such objects, called long-period transients, have been detected in X-rays, the team said in announcing the findings.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
31 May 2025
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The Democratic governor said that a plan to regulate cannabis in the state is needed to protect children, who can often obtain intoxicating hemp products without restrictions.—
A.J. Herrington,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Boone added that Stroman is close to a rehab assignment, but the skipper didn’t have exact plans in place.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
Noun
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These rituals included a physical action, an emotional expression and a shared sense of purpose.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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This was still wild country, and Fuller set off with the express purpose of producing a book about her journey.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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Additionally, setting standardized service level objectives (SLOs) and KPIs across cloud and on-prem environments creates consistent performance baselines, helping teams deliver reliable user experiences.—
Ben Blanquera,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The project started back in 2020 with the objective of appealing beyond video game or animation fans, targeting mainstream audiences and techno-thriller enthusiasts.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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But there was never any doubt in their intent: put a creative, Midwest spin on country music.—
Garret K. Woodward,
Rolling Stone,
10 June 2025
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This distinction in intent produces markedly different outcomes.—
Jonathan H. Westover,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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“Bourne.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bourne. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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