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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cusps
Noun
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Still, sometimes the songs feel like they’re trapped in amber, with emotion muted and songwriting that verges on repetitive.—
Vrinda Jagota,
Pitchfork,
29 Jan. 2026 -
These ideas are big and ripe for the picking, but James’ interest in delivering a full meal verges on overstuffed.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
23 Jan. 2026
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Attendees generally say the gladhanding and networking can be valuable in a city that runs on tips and leaks.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Safety tips for motorcyclists, drivers The Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center offers safety tips.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The pandemic brought many of us to similar brinks.—
Eric Olson
September 23,
Literary Hub,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Everything is harder on both ends without the unanimous Defensive Player of the Year.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Gardner’s physicality and energy on both ends of the court led to him playing in 45 games this regular season after not playing in any NBA games prior to getting to the Heat last offseason.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bring foil edges together to make a packet; crimp to seal tightly.—
Kendra Vaculin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Apr. 2026
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Bake for 12–14 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Using them lets the driver maximize engine power under varying driving conditions, such as accelerating in a straight line or blasting between apexes at a track or on a twisty road.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Instead, the Broncos were left with their noses against the windowpane, two wins shy of the most improbable season in franchise history.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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When authorities in Running Springs were having trouble finding a missing woman, two K9s put their noses together and found her in a steep ravine, where medics were able to get her to safety.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Cusps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cusps. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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