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Recent Examples of cleaves
With a rock in a sock, Racine cleaves her own bloody swath down her father’s path, embracing her genetic destiny.
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Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 15 May 2026
This enzyme cleaves the ester bonds in the neuronal portion of the back retina—the retinal pigment epithelium— to create a usable form of vitamin A, a molecule called 11-cis-retinal.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 4 May 2026
Altai Mountains, Mongolia Hunting with eagles on horseback is a tradition found in a region of Mongolia that cleaves close to Russia, China, and Kazakhstan.
—Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
Where Hansen-Løve cleaves closely to her characters, Schanelec takes a step back, filming in long and middle distance shots.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026
Consider the unending angst about the team’s former name, which still cleaves fans into opposing camps.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
The analysis found that motorists who travel on Chain of Lakes Drive, which cleaves through Golden Gate Park to connect the Sunset and Richmond districts, saw the sharpest increase in rush hour congestion.
—Ko Lyn Cheang, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Sep. 2025
The barrier not only separates two empires and ideologies, but cleaves the psyches of the characters themselves.
—Literary Hub, 16 June 2025
Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 15 May 2026
This enzyme cleaves the ester bonds in the neuronal portion of the back retina—the retinal pigment epithelium— to create a usable form of vitamin A, a molecule called 11-cis-retinal.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 4 May 2026
Altai Mountains, Mongolia Hunting with eagles on horseback is a tradition found in a region of Mongolia that cleaves close to Russia, China, and Kazakhstan.
—Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
Where Hansen-Løve cleaves closely to her characters, Schanelec takes a step back, filming in long and middle distance shots.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026
Consider the unending angst about the team’s former name, which still cleaves fans into opposing camps.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
The analysis found that motorists who travel on Chain of Lakes Drive, which cleaves through Golden Gate Park to connect the Sunset and Richmond districts, saw the sharpest increase in rush hour congestion.
—Ko Lyn Cheang, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Sep. 2025
The barrier not only separates two empires and ideologies, but cleaves the psyches of the characters themselves.
—Literary Hub, 16 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleaves
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Though Ecco adheres by the principle that form follows function, its walking shoes are still mighty stylish.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
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But for the Christmas-week slate, when six of the 16 games were distributed via a premium platform, the league adheres closely to that 87% free model.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
11 May 2026
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When a roach walks through an area treated with boric acid, the dust clings to its body, later attacking its nervous system when ingested.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
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The species also clings to a handful of shrinking water sources along its namesake river in northern Mexico.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Your practical eye spots tiny gaps, while a kind tone keeps people open to change so the fix actually sticks today.—
PubSubHub User,
Baltimore Sun,
4 June 2026
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Selfie sticks For the safety and comfort of all guests, guests may only bring selfie sticks, handheld extension poles and tripods no longer than 18 inches on board, for use in most areas.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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“Cleaves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaves. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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