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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
With Microsoft’s support, Terradot has drilled soil and sediment cores to bedrock to analyze mineral and chemical profiles.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
These areas appeal particularly to buyers who prioritize interior space over proximity to dense urban cores.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Its 6 cores and 12 threads breeze through games and everyday workloads without breaking a sweat.
—PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
Many of the cores contained layered sediments known as turbidites, which are created by marine landslides that move large amounts of material around the ocean floor.
—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
The cores were then transferred to a lab where they were saturated with water and warmed to between 39 and 54 degrees Fahrenheit, researchers said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
For example, stars are fueled by nuclear reactions and radioactive decay in their cores.
—Andrea Richard, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
First introduced last year as part of Microsoft’s high-profile Copilot AI PC push, the processor line-up was notable because its CPU cores use the Arm instruction set instead of x86.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 Sep. 2025
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
These areas appeal particularly to buyers who prioritize interior space over proximity to dense urban cores.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Its 6 cores and 12 threads breeze through games and everyday workloads without breaking a sweat.
—PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
Many of the cores contained layered sediments known as turbidites, which are created by marine landslides that move large amounts of material around the ocean floor.
—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
The cores were then transferred to a lab where they were saturated with water and warmed to between 39 and 54 degrees Fahrenheit, researchers said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
For example, stars are fueled by nuclear reactions and radioactive decay in their cores.
—Andrea Richard, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
First introduced last year as part of Microsoft’s high-profile Copilot AI PC push, the processor line-up was notable because its CPU cores use the Arm instruction set instead of x86.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cores
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Our hearts are extra full this week 🥰 #DedicationNight featuring our stars’ special guests is TONIGHT - 8/7c on ABC and Disney+.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Gilda touched people's hearts through her voice, her compositions and the stories told by her fans, who attributed miracles to her.—
Karla Gachet,
NPR,
15 Oct. 2025
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Painter centers on a young woman, trained from a young age, who must employ every skill in her arsenal to rescue her father after he is kidnapped.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
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Much of the consternation centers around a 120-foot cell tower located 130 feet from the school.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
17 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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The female’s back is covered in small protrusions that resemble popped kernels of popcorn, inspiring its genus name Zea, derived from the corn plant.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Their arms had fallen off; their internal organs hung outside their bodies.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Oct. 2025
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There are up to 20,000 rabid people raining down their emotions from all angles, a dozen sticks clattering, two dozen skates carving, all those burly bodies bumping into each other and banging into the boards, plus an endless stream of screaming and grunting and cursing.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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When their biggest demonic enemy (Lee Byung-hun) encourages the formation of an equally popular K-pop boy band aimed at stealing the souls of their fans, the trio has to fight harder than ever to hold the demons at bay while keeping their friendship intact.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
15 Oct. 2025
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This costume is reminiscent of what messengers from the underworld who guide souls to the afterlife would wear in traditional Korean mythology.—
Miranda Rake,
Parents,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While Big Band music has roots tracing back to New Orleans, its major hubs included New York, Chicago and Kansas City.—
Alexa Stone
Updated October 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
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Terranea Cove Beach Rancho Palos Verdes is a coastal enclave in southern Los Angeles County that provides a slower pace than the city’s more populous hubs.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Rhythm, song and movement honored the island’s African and Indigenous roots.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 Oct. 2025
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During the segment, Brandy paid tribute to her California roots by donning an LA Dodgers-style hat.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Cores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cores. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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