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as in pilasters
an upright shaft that supports an overhead structure
engraved columns supported the arch on either side
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Recent Examples of columns
Steel columns throughout the terminal are structured similarly to trees, and the area is lit by constellation lighting reminiscent of the Appalachian night sky.
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Finch Walker,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Dust columns could be seen in two capital neighborhoods with typically busy restaurants and other businesses.
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
Dust columns could also be seen in two neighborhoods of the capital, where restaurants and other businesses are typically busy.
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CBS News,
25 June 2026
Dust columns could also be seen in two neighborhoods of the capital, where restaurants and other businesses are typically busy.
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Babak Dehghanpisheh,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
In a report made public on Monday, the National Institute of Standards and Technology concluded the partial collapse of Champlain Towers South was triggered in early June 2021 when two connections between garage columns and the condominium’s pool deck failed.
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Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Designed to blur the line between indoors and outdoors, the home is organized as a series of pavilions surrounding a massive central atrium with a reflecting pool, sculptural curves, and a distinctive grid-like roof supported by colossal columns.
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Mark David,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
And though the Patriots are trying to gear up for a grueling training camp, heading into a season as the reigning AFC champions, the questions, columns, talk shows and more are likely to continue.
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Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Here’s a look back at his columns to give you some ideas for getting outdoors.
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Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Dust columns could be seen in two capital neighborhoods with typically busy restaurants and other businesses.
—
ABC News,
25 June 2026
Dust columns could also be seen in two neighborhoods of the capital, where restaurants and other businesses are typically busy.
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CBS News,
25 June 2026
Dust columns could also be seen in two neighborhoods of the capital, where restaurants and other businesses are typically busy.
—
Babak Dehghanpisheh,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
In a report made public on Monday, the National Institute of Standards and Technology concluded the partial collapse of Champlain Towers South was triggered in early June 2021 when two connections between garage columns and the condominium’s pool deck failed.
—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Designed to blur the line between indoors and outdoors, the home is organized as a series of pavilions surrounding a massive central atrium with a reflecting pool, sculptural curves, and a distinctive grid-like roof supported by colossal columns.
—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
And though the Patriots are trying to gear up for a grueling training camp, heading into a season as the reigning AFC champions, the questions, columns, talk shows and more are likely to continue.
—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Here’s a look back at his columns to give you some ideas for getting outdoors.
—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for columns
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For instance, a number of residential buildings will feature a covered walking area with rows of columns.
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Common examples include squats, deadlifts, chest presses, rows and shoulder presses.
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Even now, its fins and pilasters adorn plenty of new construction, and in real-estate-speak, the phrase is code for high class.
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In the end, Laffrey, whose Broadway credits include Maybe Happy Ending and Parade, settled for using an iPhone app to record the size of pilasters and mullioned mirrors.
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The Hermosa Beach Pier closed Sunday morning after a truck collided with nearby power lines.
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Trees and power lines were knocked down, leaving some residents without electricity.
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Brick pillars are embedded with bronze plaques listing the players and manager from each of the franchise’s three World Series championship teams.
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Personalized treatments are built around three pillars—energetic renewal, conscious longevity, and stress management—and integrated with the landscape and architecture of the property and the regional cuisine.
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For example, Netic, a platform that serves HVAC contractors and plumbers, uses AI to analyze job queues and reassign crews based on urgency, location and availability.
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Getting used to my personal queues on how to execute every pitch.
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The sheriff's office reopened portions of the investigation roughly three years ago, reviewing thousands of case files and conducting interviews with Mansfield with assistance from federal and state authorities.
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And with a solid 16GB of RAM and a generous 1TB SSD to work with, this laptop has enough memory and storage to house all your files and multitask up a storm.
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There was no one moment of individual brilliance, no Pulisic needed, just a brilliant sequence of actions by players who now seem tied together by strings.
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The years have only intensified Zimmerman’s mournful, hushed vocal performance, and Dream Me a Dream often plays out like a bedtime story spun by a beloved elder, accompanied by soft strings, shakers, and even a synth or two.
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Penn Station New York access will be limited again after the match to accommodate trains bringing fans back from the stadium.
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The bus goes more places more frequently than trains, filling a niche like no other.
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“Columns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/columns. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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