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one of the parts that make up a whole
each set is composed of several distinct components
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Recent Examples of components
One of the key components is the VDM 80 actuator joint, a compact but powerful motor that acts as the robot’s muscles.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
At its core, ThermoShift is basically a rectangular insulated panel with zippers, buckles and drawstrings, and all of its configurations are achieved by adjusting those components.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 2 June 2026
Sleepmaxxing isn’t inherently bad, as its individual components aren’t harmful, and many of the practices and products associated with it are grounded in legitimate sleep science.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Technology components were reevaluated based on their ability to improve those decisions rather than their individual capabilities.
—Hari Sonnenahalli, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Disruptions at facilities producing specialized aircraft components can be difficult for the global aerospace industry to absorb because supply chains are highly concentrated and already strained, said Richard Aboulafia, managing director of the aerospace consulting firm AeroDynamic Advisory.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
The film, which interweaves documentary and reenacted components, was shot in Umbria.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 26 May 2026
Teachout endorsed Zohran Mamdani; Khan worked for his transition team and has joined his mayoral administration, forging another tie between the neo-Brandeisians and other components of the Democratic Party’s left wing.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
Huawei’s new principle appears to focus on boosting data transmission speed by transistors to compensate for a lack of state-of-the-art equipment to shrink those components significantly further.
—Bloomberg, Fortune, 25 May 2026
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
At its core, ThermoShift is basically a rectangular insulated panel with zippers, buckles and drawstrings, and all of its configurations are achieved by adjusting those components.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 2 June 2026
Sleepmaxxing isn’t inherently bad, as its individual components aren’t harmful, and many of the practices and products associated with it are grounded in legitimate sleep science.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Technology components were reevaluated based on their ability to improve those decisions rather than their individual capabilities.
—Hari Sonnenahalli, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Disruptions at facilities producing specialized aircraft components can be difficult for the global aerospace industry to absorb because supply chains are highly concentrated and already strained, said Richard Aboulafia, managing director of the aerospace consulting firm AeroDynamic Advisory.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
The film, which interweaves documentary and reenacted components, was shot in Umbria.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 26 May 2026
Teachout endorsed Zohran Mamdani; Khan worked for his transition team and has joined his mayoral administration, forging another tie between the neo-Brandeisians and other components of the Democratic Party’s left wing.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
Huawei’s new principle appears to focus on boosting data transmission speed by transistors to compensate for a lack of state-of-the-art equipment to shrink those components significantly further.
—Bloomberg, Fortune, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for components
Noun
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Obviously, there's more to it than that, coaching and other factors need to be in place too, but does anyone believe Fernando Mendoza winds up in Bloomington if not for NIL?—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Throughout the testing period, participants recorded how their skin looked and felt, then rated each cream across key factors, including texture, absorption, overnight hydration, and compatibility with existing routines.—
Jenny Berg,
InStyle,
4 June 2026
Noun
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This is a good day to help family members and show support for them.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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The following year, in one of the most notorious incidents of the war, Naxals killed 76 members of the security forces in an ambush in Chhattisgarh.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Food and drink The culinary strategy is focused on hyperlocal ingredients and sustainability.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Those ingredients stayed, and when Harris joined other aspects came to the front of the story, like going back to her old address and the issue of friendship.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
26 May 2026
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Although the hotel is Japanese inspired, the Peninsula Tokyo incorporates many pan-Asian elements—gilt finishes, flower petal motifs on the carpets, and cherry wood panelling, to name a few.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The defining elements are elaborate parades, continuous samba dancing and vibrant costumes — every piece crafted by local samba schools that spend the entire year preparing.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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“Components.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/components. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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