Thesaurus results for CRUXES

cruxes

noun

variants also cruces

plural of crux

as in roots

the central part or aspect of something under consideration the crux of the problem is that the school's current budget is totally inadequate

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Matt Wood is 5’7, five inches shorter than Jackman, but that would be good enough to satisfy most fans hoping Logan goes back to his comic roots.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
However, a large number of larvae can significantly damage plants’ roots, particularly if the plant is young or already not at its healthiest.

— Leah Chester-Davis, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026

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And now, the best toner pads have joined the other post-cleanse staples, including face essences and milky toners, to amplify the effects of your skin-care routine and deliver additional layers of hydration to skin.

— Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 July 2026
In general, Daosist alchemy is understood as distilling elements of the world into potent spiritual essences.

— Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 6 July 2026

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Meanwhile, cook 2 cups yellow corn kernels in a medium skillet, preferably nonstick, over medium heat until warmed through and browned in spots, 6 to 8 minutes.

— Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026
Training and custom kernels still require extensive adaptation, though, and CANN itself has been described as bug-prone and less stable than CUDA.

— Ashish Bhatia, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of kernels

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For the best heat conductivity, seek out stainless steel omelet pans with aluminum cores.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
The system detects gamma rays released when atomic nuclei collide and decay, giving researchers a direct look at the forces holding atomic cores together.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026

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Edo joined thousands of friends and followers in Eugenie’s comment section, sharing three pink hearts and an angel baby emoji.

— Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
Their flavor is different, but many recipes are written for canned or jarred hearts rather than fresh artichokes.

— Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026

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