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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.
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Joshua M. Davidson, CNN, 28 Nov. 2021
Joshua M. Davidson, CNN, 28 Nov. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cruse
Noun
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The entire vessel then caught fire and was burning for some time.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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Three helicopters and a thermal drone had been involved in the search by air over the Bali Strait, while about 20 vessels and fishing boats were mobilized for the sea search, Suyatno said.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
5 July 2025
Noun
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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
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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
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Keeping kettles and coffee makers clean ensures a consistently tasty cup every time and helps prevent the formation of oily sludge and mineral deposits.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 July 2025
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Use a tea kettle for easy heating, carrying, and pouring.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Upstairs, the chalet’s gift shop carries all varieties of cheeses and quality goods, such as coffee cups with traditional découpage silhouette scenes.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The tiny appliance can cook up to two cups of rice.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
29 June 2025
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“Cruse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruse. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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