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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 Indian ship was one of two vessels bearing that country’s flag that came under fire by the IRGC Navy on Saturday.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2026
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After a brief pickup in transit attempts on Saturday, shipping traffic in the Gulf stalled once again, with vessels coming under fire mid-passage and being forced to withdraw.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There is no beaker to pour in the exact amount of characteristics to create strong chemistry.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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Cabinets for storage of glassware, and a general clutter of beakers, wiring, and machinery.—
Natalia Sánchez Loayza,
Scientific American,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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From bare-stone exteriors and brick floors to open shelves lined with teapots and kettles and striped walls framing a fireplace, the book is a study in humble interiors.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
4 Apr. 2026
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Mona says, rub her down with alcohol, then some Vicks, put the kettle on for the hot water bottle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Pour a heaping 1/3 cup batter into the pan, tilting to coat evenly.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Sign up online or on the app, and show your membership to claim a cup o' joe.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Cruse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruse. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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