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to reduce to fine particles
eons of incessant pounding by the waves have comminuted the once-rocky shoreline into a bed of fine-grained sand
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Verb
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Unfortunately, the hopes were crushed.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025 -
Twelve days after that statement, Norvell’s Noles crushed the Demon Deacons to snap a nine-game ACC losing streak (dating back to last year) and climb to 4-4 overall.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Inflation and rising costs have pounded the holiday budgets of most Americans, with many stretching their dollars further and starting their holiday planning earlier.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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After exchanging zeros, All-Star catcher Will Smith pounded a solo home run with two outs in the 11th inning.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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To achieve professional-looking velvet nails, keep in mind that the most intense tones (such as reds, greens, or blues amplify the depth), while in soft colors like gray, beige or powdered pink, the texture becomes more discreet but just as elegant.—
Laura Solla,
Glamour,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Cold Brew Coffee Made from a mixture of coarsely ground coffee and room-temperature or cooler water, cold-brew coffee is a refreshing alternative to hot coffee.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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Benefits of flaxseed Two tablespoons (about one serving) of ground flaxseed have around 70 calories, nearly 3 grams of protein, and 4 grams of fiber.—
Christina Chaey,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Trade negotiations with Canada, which involved metal tariffs, recently disintegrated.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
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Before flight 10, Starship's most recent demonstration came on May 27, when the spacecraft spun out of control roughly halfway through its flight and disintegrated in a fireball.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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On both days, nuance was pulverized in the heat of war.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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An impressive marble monument paid for by a relation had been destroyed when a train derailment near the masonry yard pulverized the marker, so Poe received a number on a sandstone grave.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Newly-solo Lionsgate on Thursday posted sharply lower overall film and TV businesses’ revenues and a reduced loss for the second quarter of fiscal 2026.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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The holiday kits offer a complete Thanksgiving spread at a reduced price, including everything needed for a delicious feast such as turkey and classic sides like mac and cheese, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and of course, pie.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Fall is also the season for mulled wine, which is typically made with red wine.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
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Served with mulled wine, and put the fireplace on to get in the fall mood.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Comminuted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comminuted. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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