composites 1 of 2

plural of composite

composites

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of composite

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Recent Examples of composites
Noun
Most modern wind turbine blades are made from fiberglass composites, which combine glass fibers with epoxy resin. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026 At its core, the Max 4 combines a massive build volume with a high-temperature extruder, a heated bed, and an actively heated chamber designed for high-temperature materials such as ABS, ASA, nylon, and carbon-fiber composites. Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026 Its brand includes a leading portfolio of roofing shingles, fiberglass composites and residential doors. Jay Woods, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026 Stronger, more effective composites for electric vehicles, high-speed rail, and airplanes are being produced by lightweight, radiation-tolerant nanomaterials and metamaterials honed for spacecraft, which also reduce weight and increase range. Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 The collaboration, called BioShoes4All, brought together 69 partners working across sectors, including design, biological resources, leather, polymer, composites, chemical products, machine manufacturers, logistics and waste recovery. Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 28 July 2026 The seemingly simple soccer cleat has progressed from a chunky leather work boot worn in factories to a marvel of modern engineering made with advanced synthetic materials and composites. Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 2 July 2026 At SpaceX, his team develops the advanced alloys, composites, and materials systems that make reusable rockets possible—work that extends, in parallel, to the batteries and drivetrain systems at Tesla. Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 20 June 2026 The wrestling coach at the American school in Tokyo, Ernst’s glamorous courtesan Chizuko, and many of the characters are composites. Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Verb
So, what allows the Structeryx FRP composites to exceed standard composite performance? New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for composites
Noun
  • When these cuts marinate for too long in highly acidic mixtures, the meat’s surface can become mushy, and the lean meat may become drier after cooking.
    Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Members must accommodate themselves to its fictions, with varying mixtures of gullibility and cynicism; followers shown proof that the leader has lied may admire him all the more for his tactical cleverness.
    David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The footage mixes high-speed chases and explosive action with comedic beats, framing a story built around chaos, mismatched heroism and rising stakes as the mission unfolds.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Everyone seemingly watches them — and a little tennis — with a $23 Honey Deuce in one hand, swaying to DJ Trizz’s mixes on the sound system.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The study said the object, which left a greenish discoloration on her palate, was unlikely to be a coin, as the proportions of copper to gold did not correspond to those found in historical alloys.
    Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • These exotic forms of metal alloys are not as regular as crystals, but not amorphous like glass, which gives them unusual properties.
    Natalie Wolchover, Quanta Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The stronger approach combines verification, practical assessment, and human oversight at the points where a hiring decision carries the most risk.
    Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The research combines that approach with CAD data, inspection information and the capabilities of the robot itself.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The Amsterdam Polaroids extended Ghirri’s penchant for quotidian surrealism with some strenuous amalgams.
    James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026
  • In November, signatories to the convention agreed to phase out the use of mercury-containing dental amalgams by the year 2034.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The company blends the visual identity of the larger XSR family with modern entry-level components, shrinking the basic ingredients into a package that's easier to ride, cheaper to run, and far less intimidating.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Consider this swivel papasan chair, for instance, which blends classic style with modern comfort, or this textured side table that adds a refined touch while keeping your snacks and drinks within reach.
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Now you’ll be met with automotive amalgamations like the BMW X6 and the many rivals that have cropped up in the past decade.
    Matt Degen, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
  • And the wines made from cold-hardy hybrid grapes like La Crescent and Frontenac Gris, from Deirdre Heekin of La Garagista in Vermont, and the cider-wine amalgamations of Heekin’s protegee Krista Scruggs.
    Senior Wine Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Mar. 2018
Verb
  • South Korea surged ahead on the strength of its giant conglomerates like Samsung, which integrates multiple stages of the supply chain.
    John Liu, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Rheinmetall revealed that the system integrates state-of-the-art sensor technology, network capability and strong resilience to GNSS interference through a high degree of autonomy enable deployment even in demanding operational scenarios.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026

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