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as in hearts
the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions
in my very core I knew that an injustice was being committed
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as in centers
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
the capitol building is the core of the political life of the state
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as in kernels
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
at last, we come to the core of the issue that has been dividing us
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as in bodies
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
a starfish can even survive the division of its core into two parts; both halves then regenerate
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as in middles
an area or point that is an equal distance from all points along an edge or outer surface
the mountain rises from ground that is almost precisely at the island's core
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Recent Examples of cores
Moisture helps break up soil cores and promotes turf recovery after aeration.
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Redevelopment in city cores will be costly, dangerous and prolonged.
—Shelly Culbertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
In all three rendering tests, the M5 pushed the numbers higher, showing yet again that Apple hasn’t rested on its laurels, but instead pushed every aspect of Apple Silicon forward, including the performance and efficiency cores that are the heart of the M5 chip.
—PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
Under the leadership of Angus Graham from Uppsala University, and with the assistance of colleagues from the University of Southampton, the group successfully drilled 61 sediment cores, some of which were drilled to depths of more than 11 meters (36 ft).
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2025
With Microsoft’s support, Terradot has drilled soil and sediment cores to bedrock to analyze mineral and chemical profiles.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
Since 1999 Goldfinger and his team have been drilling into the seafloor at this tectonic crossroads, known as the Mendocino Triple Junction, to pull up cores that show a cross section of the sediments that have built up there.
—Jack Tamisiea, Scientific American, 10 Oct. 2025
When their cores run out of fuel, gravity crushes them inward, triggering supernovae that leave behind a neutron star or black hole.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Decked out in Tyvek suits and N95 respirators, the researchers collected meter-long cores from the permafrost layer, according to the study.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Redevelopment in city cores will be costly, dangerous and prolonged.
—Shelly Culbertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
In all three rendering tests, the M5 pushed the numbers higher, showing yet again that Apple hasn’t rested on its laurels, but instead pushed every aspect of Apple Silicon forward, including the performance and efficiency cores that are the heart of the M5 chip.
—PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
Under the leadership of Angus Graham from Uppsala University, and with the assistance of colleagues from the University of Southampton, the group successfully drilled 61 sediment cores, some of which were drilled to depths of more than 11 meters (36 ft).
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2025
With Microsoft’s support, Terradot has drilled soil and sediment cores to bedrock to analyze mineral and chemical profiles.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
Since 1999 Goldfinger and his team have been drilling into the seafloor at this tectonic crossroads, known as the Mendocino Triple Junction, to pull up cores that show a cross section of the sediments that have built up there.
—Jack Tamisiea, Scientific American, 10 Oct. 2025
When their cores run out of fuel, gravity crushes them inward, triggering supernovae that leave behind a neutron star or black hole.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Decked out in Tyvek suits and N95 respirators, the researchers collected meter-long cores from the permafrost layer, according to the study.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cores
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During his remarks, Sweeney urged those in the church to try to follow Craven’s lead by showing up for one another, leading with their hearts and remembering to find a little humor even when the world feels heavy.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Oct. 2025
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After spinning, flipping and twirling their hearts out, the pair received a score of 34 from the judges.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
29 Oct. 2025
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The organization's dogs don't just support New Yorkers on marathon day; New York Therapy Animals' fluffy volunteers spread smiles across the city's hospitals, healthcare facilities, day centers, and assisted living facilities.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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This funding freeze forced rape crisis centers to fire critical staff.—
Gwen Moore,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Toss the crispy gnocchi with lots of sweet, fresh corn kernels, prepared pesto and a hefty sprinkle of grated cheese, and broil until the cheese gets bubbly, gooey and slightly charred in spots.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
22 Oct. 2025
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But critics say the memo builds on kernels of truth before veering into unscientific fringe theories.—
Stephanie Armour,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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In 2014, British banker Rurik Jutting brutally murdered two Indonesian women and hid one of the bodies in a suitcase in his upscale apartment in J Residence in Wan Chai, a popular nightlife district in Hong Kong.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Teller took to heart the classic Greek playwright Aristophanes’ myth of love — that humans were born as a fusion of two bodies and later separated as punishment from the gods, only to spend their lives looking — and longing — for their other half.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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House Flies House flies are about 1/4 inch long with four dark stripes down their middles.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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The middles seem strong Peter Skoronski, Lloyd Cushenberry III and Kevin Zeitler make up a solid trio in the middle of the offense.—
Nick Suss,
The Tennessean,
18 Aug. 2025
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Pluribus is as dry, ironic, brutal, and alert to the horrors festering in no small number of human souls as anything he’s made.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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As much as personality appears to rule the day — Trump is a New York billionaire developer whose bombastic style captured the souls of discontented rural Americans — the 2028 presidential race might come down to simple, timeworn economic forces.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But Liebman insists that the decision to move back into major metropolitan hubs like Manhattan has less to do with RTO and more to do with a fear of being left behind in an uncertain job market.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The shutdown has triggered a chain reaction of disruptions at major hubs, risking the onset of mass delays, cascading flight cancellations, and operational uncertainty.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Evolito itself traces its roots to YASA’s early axial flux technology.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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For better or for worse, the Halo franchise seems to be done with wacky campaign experiments and is returning to its roots.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Cores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cores. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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