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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
How do key components of matter — gas, dust, and heavy elements — flow into, get transported throughout, and ejected out of galaxies over time?
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Big Think, 11 Mar. 2026
The skills could include tasks such as folding boxes, assembling components, or even manipulating objects, activities that still remain challenging for many robotic systems.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Mar. 2026
Abuelsamid said downsides include the parts potentially not integrating perfectly with vehicle systems and a company not having control over the supply chain of key components.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
The company is deepening and widening its local supplier partnerships to make components including lithium-ion cells, watch and phone enclosures and accessories such as AirPods.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
The official added that local police detonated some of the components out of precaution as part of their ongoing investigation late Monday.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 10 Mar. 2026
Design components that disperse them at such heights — including a protective coating on the submunitions that can withstand the heat of atmospheric reentry — appear to show they were built for far less precise use than cluster munitions seen in other conflicts.
—Melanie Lidman, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
The world’s second-largest economy is also still dependent on foreign suppliers for certain high-end components like advanced servo motors.
—Eric Schmidt, Time, 3 Mar. 2026
Housing remains one of the biggest components of retirement budgets, and Mississippi consistently offers some of the most affordable options in the country.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
Big Think, 11 Mar. 2026
The skills could include tasks such as folding boxes, assembling components, or even manipulating objects, activities that still remain challenging for many robotic systems.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Mar. 2026
Abuelsamid said downsides include the parts potentially not integrating perfectly with vehicle systems and a company not having control over the supply chain of key components.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
The company is deepening and widening its local supplier partnerships to make components including lithium-ion cells, watch and phone enclosures and accessories such as AirPods.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
The official added that local police detonated some of the components out of precaution as part of their ongoing investigation late Monday.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 10 Mar. 2026
Design components that disperse them at such heights — including a protective coating on the submunitions that can withstand the heat of atmospheric reentry — appear to show they were built for far less precise use than cluster munitions seen in other conflicts.
—Melanie Lidman, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
The world’s second-largest economy is also still dependent on foreign suppliers for certain high-end components like advanced servo motors.
—Eric Schmidt, Time, 3 Mar. 2026
Housing remains one of the biggest components of retirement budgets, and Mississippi consistently offers some of the most affordable options in the country.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for components
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These factors have turned the Ellisons into Murdoch-like pariahs among many Democrats, and have brought together a somewhat ideologically diverse antitrust coalition, ranging from the more centrist wing of the Democratic Party to the progressive left.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Distant objects appear just as crisp as nearby ones, and light of all wavelengths redshifts by identical factors.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Mar. 2026
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The closing of the Pali Post, as community members affectionately called it, was a direct result of the destruction wrought by the January 2025 firestorm.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Fueled by the retirements of senior members of Congress, six House and Senate seats in the reliably Democratic state are open.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The kaiseki courses shift with the seasons, built around ingredients sourced from across Japan.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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Don’t leave without a treatment at the Jade Spa, which uses local ingredients like almond oil, raw cocoa, and fresh coconut milk.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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How do key components of matter — gas, dust, and heavy elements — flow into, get transported throughout, and ejected out of galaxies over time?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Mar. 2026
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Known for statement designs with sculptural edge, their reiteration of the Gel-Kayano 20 sneaker shape has been decorated with delicate pearls, crystals, and bows—signature elements the brand often uses within every jewelry collection.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Components.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/components. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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