cruse

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Recent Examples of cruse For Jews, the Maccabees' story and the legend of the single cruse of oil burning eight days signals the possibility that a dedicated few, inspired by faith in their purpose, can reshape history. Joshua M. Davidson, CNN, 28 Nov. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cruse
Noun
  • The port also saw severe space constraints due to the extended Eid al-Adha holiday in early June, which slowed vessel operations at two terminals due to time consuming cargo unloading.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 July 2025
  • The creatures face threats from vessel strikes, entanglements in fishing gear and food shortages.
    Brendan Rascius July 14, Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • He was dismayed to discover that an awful lot of the job involved moving beakers from one table to another.
    William Baldwin, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • The refining process is simple distillation but with a lot of unnecessary pouring from one beaker to another to another ... all under a carport atop a gravel driveway in the backyard of his house.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 June 2025
Noun
  • And of course, the brand’s most iconic piece, the two-quart tea kettle, is also part of the sale in several patterns and colors.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2025
  • How to practice it yourself: Put the kettle on and shut the laptop.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • Tea is served from vintage cups and saucers; some came from owner Heather Hawthorne’s aunt and others have been donated from family collections.
    Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2025
  • Dog toys, treats and pup cups for the furry friends who sit for portraits.
    Nancy Kane, New York Daily News, 24 July 2025

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“Cruse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruse. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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