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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
Jackson and other experts detail why apple cores and other food waste are harmful, and why the best way to protect our natural habitats is not to throw anything out, even the seemingly harmless bits.
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Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
Interior to the soot line, only exposed planetary cores can exist.
—Big Think, 30 Apr. 2026
According to an official announcement, the first phase reportedly uses 100 Huawei Kunpeng servers, totaling 12,800 CPU cores.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
It’s made with the odds and ends from fruit like pineapple cores, pear skins and strawberry tops — blended, cooked and mixed with water and spice.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Those programs land their fair share of transfers, but also prioritize developing their cores over multiple years.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Though uncommon on our planet, exotic ice may exist in off-Earth environments, from cold and amorphous comet tails to the hot and crushing cores of icy planets.
—Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
In more validation of Amazon’s chip strategy, Meta said Friday its agreed to deploy at least tens of millions of Graviton cores.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
This has revealed magnetic fields exist at the cores of red giants, while white dwarfs seem to have magnetic fields at their surfaces.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
Interior to the soot line, only exposed planetary cores can exist.
—Big Think, 30 Apr. 2026
According to an official announcement, the first phase reportedly uses 100 Huawei Kunpeng servers, totaling 12,800 CPU cores.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
It’s made with the odds and ends from fruit like pineapple cores, pear skins and strawberry tops — blended, cooked and mixed with water and spice.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Those programs land their fair share of transfers, but also prioritize developing their cores over multiple years.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Though uncommon on our planet, exotic ice may exist in off-Earth environments, from cold and amorphous comet tails to the hot and crushing cores of icy planets.
—Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
In more validation of Amazon’s chip strategy, Meta said Friday its agreed to deploy at least tens of millions of Graviton cores.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
This has revealed magnetic fields exist at the cores of red giants, while white dwarfs seem to have magnetic fields at their surfaces.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cores
Noun
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These same aging indicators didn’t show up in the comparison hearts.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
4 May 2026
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Weird things happen to astronauts' hearts in microgravity.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
3 May 2026
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Still, much of the public conversations around education centers on test scores and older students, leaving early childhood largely out of the discussion.—
Tina Dello Russo,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Soriano and Pawlowski have been two of the leaders who have protested the location of any Amazon data centers at 61st Avenue and Colorado Street.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Bacon, sunflower kernels, and raisins make a crunchy and flavorful side dish.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
5 May 2026
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To ensure the highest quality, the kernels are non-GMO, and the seasonings are made in small batches.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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In November 2019, soil engineer Tim Neiligan, a former FBI chemist, began researching how bodies decompose in soil.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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After entering the house, deputies found the bodies of Travis Eugene Grant, 41, Kimberly Michelle Grant, 42, and Sharon Harwood Grant, 66, all deceased from gunshot wounds.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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Senior middles Cooper Riedl and Aiden Schindler added three kills apiece for the Knights (7-1).—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Warriors and Lancers finished as co-champions last season, so middles Jocund Binder and Alman Hassan will look to be part of the winning recipe for an outright title in 2026.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The restless souls contained within all forms of life begin to awaken, bringing fiery hues back to the formerly dreary expanse of winter landscapes.—
Emily Leahy,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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But tourism can also destroy places' souls, hollowing out city centers and leaving empty urban shells whose most striking feature is sheer commercialism.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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While the travel-size bottles are not sold at major retailers, they could have been purchased at convenience stores or travel hubs, like airports or bodegas, between September 2024 and April 2026, the CPSC said.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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Naoshima is one of several art hubs in Setouchi, an archipelago made up of thousands of islands scattered across the Seto Inland Sea.—
Lale Arikoglu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
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Instead of focusing on competition, Tucci’s culinary endeavors have centered on reconnecting with his Italian roots.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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Whole herbs and roots use the plant in its most natural state, while powders are ground down into an easy-to-mix format.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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“Cores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cores. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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