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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
The stars eventually go supernova, and their respective cores collapse to form black holes containing as much as 100 times the mass of the sun.
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Phil Plait, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
When stars with around the same mass as the sun run out of hydrogen, the fuel necessary for nuclear fusion in their cores, their cores collapse and their outer layers swell out and are eventually lost.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Or congested living in its urban cores?
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
If Apple can get there with half as many GPU cores in just two processor generations, that’s an impressive pace of improvement.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Today, Corning markets materials that span labware to smartphone displays and fibre-optic cores that carry global internet traffic.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
These munitions are much larger than lead bullets, and some include cores made of metal or wood covered by foam or rubber.
—Graham Hurley, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026
Additionally, their cores can (usually) be removed, allowing sealant to be injected through them into tubeless tires.
—New Atlas, 11 Jan. 2026
Evidence of this in Antarctica comes from a volcanic ash layer that Siddoway and Horikawa identified in the cores, formed 3 million years ago.
—Keiji Horikawa, The Conversation, 22 Dec. 2025
Phil Plait, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
When stars with around the same mass as the sun run out of hydrogen, the fuel necessary for nuclear fusion in their cores, their cores collapse and their outer layers swell out and are eventually lost.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Or congested living in its urban cores?
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
If Apple can get there with half as many GPU cores in just two processor generations, that’s an impressive pace of improvement.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Today, Corning markets materials that span labware to smartphone displays and fibre-optic cores that carry global internet traffic.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
These munitions are much larger than lead bullets, and some include cores made of metal or wood covered by foam or rubber.
—Graham Hurley, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026
Additionally, their cores can (usually) be removed, allowing sealant to be injected through them into tubeless tires.
—New Atlas, 11 Jan. 2026
Evidence of this in Antarctica comes from a volcanic ash layer that Siddoway and Horikawa identified in the cores, formed 3 million years ago.
—Keiji Horikawa, The Conversation, 22 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cores
Noun
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There are countless ways to wear hearts on your nails—this one uses shape.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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The news warmed our hearts in the midst of this cold, dark and endless winter.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Many of the types found at garden centers boast big blooms in pinks, whites, and purples.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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But if the technology takes off and moves beyond experience centers, will users remain within safe boundaries?—
Kendall Hunter,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
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Crispy, salty pancetta, two types of cheese, sweet corn kernels, and a parsley-panko bread crumb topping will have everyone coming back for another scoop.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
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Stir, then cover and cook for another 5 to 7 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the kernels are tender.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
3 Feb. 2026
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Poison dart frog species have long fascinated researchers and the public, partly because of their diminutive size and striking color patterns and also because of the stories surrounding the deadly toxins found on their bodies.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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The bodies of 53 unidentified Palestinians, along with 86 unidentified human remains, were laid to rest Friday at a mass burial in a cemetery in central Gaza's Deir Al-Balah.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Both stories have been condensed to their main scenes and songs but still contain full stories with beginnings, middles and ends.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
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Then, a quick stint under the broiler crisps the edges, creating that irresistible combo of golden, crunchy exteriors and tender, middles.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Maybe John-John was a vacuous jock type, but even hunks have souls.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Neighbor Program nourishes the minds and souls as well as the stomachs of the community.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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These are effectively offshore hubs which are set up on behalf of international companies.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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Also known as 18b, a nod to the city’s original 18-block arts zoning designation, the area started as a small cluster of art studios and has grown into one of the city’s most dynamic creative hubs.—
Mackenzie Jervis,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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The rink disparity’s roots go back to well before the countries’ current allocation of resources.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The swearing-in ceremony drew an array of Texas Democrats and highlighted his labor organizer roots.—
Philip Jankowski,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Cores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cores. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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