disk

noun

variants or disc
Definition of disknext
as in fragment

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Recent Examples of disk This month, Criterion will release The Complete Kubrick, a thirty-disc collector’s edition that will present, for the first time, all 13 films directed by Stanley Kubrick, alongside his three early short films. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026 The planetary system is among the most studied in our galaxy, and its star is known to host 30 orbiting comets and a giant disk of dust and debris, which NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope photographed in detail in 2015. — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026 One disc includes several different demos, some only a minute long, that shows the creative process. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026 The disc also includes rehearsal footage, production material, rare performances and other archival footage. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disk
  1. fragment
  2. portion
  3. section
  4. particle
  5. shard
  6. sliver
  7. flake
  8. chip
Noun
  • The show’s name was inspired by the scientific name for the nightshades family of plants and the paintings had fragments of darkness.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • His story was very powerful, but his story came out of order in fragments.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of fragment
Noun
  • High wind warnings cover portions of the southern Appalachians.
    — Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The group acquired Origin for just over $40 million, plus a portion of future royalties, and became the basin’s top player.
    — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of portion
Noun
  • When suggesting a link (like a link to a voter portal, tracker, or locator), provide the markdown link early in the response or at the top of the relevant section.
    — Rakesh Agrawal, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
  • As the song unfolds, the drums, lead vocal, background vocals, chord movement and production all play a role in carrying and reshaping it, allowing the sections to feel distinctly different while still remaining tightly connected.
    — David Penn, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of section
Noun
  • Highly energetic particles in the solar wind may also have reached the comet in sufficient numbers to heat its surface.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Avoid this by not touching the rash and keeping it covered, as the fluid inside the shingles blisters is what contains the infectious particles.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of particle
Noun
  • Each is almost seven by five feet, and most establish a broad field of color—blue, crimson, orange—across which migrate sharp and irregular shapes, some like long teeth or spears, others like shards of obsidian.
    — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Try topping with a plop of Greek yogurt or some shards of feta.
    — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of shard
Noun
  • Measured against the pump price, the federal tax is a sliver.
    — Steven John, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026
  • As for the beach, the Marriott section occupies a smaller sliver of sand compared to the other nearby resorts.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of sliver
Noun
  • The airport said this is the best way so the snow can break down more easily, and the flakes won't fly everywhere when a plane takes off or lands.
    — Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Crushed red pepper flakes, for garnish (optional) Directions Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of flake
Noun
  • As the fight wears on, money worries and the scrutiny of people around them chip away at the family’s income and its bonds.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The method might make sense for companies that have the capital to purchase AI chips but don't have enough power, data center space or skilled labor.
    — Jordan Novet, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of chip

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“Disk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disk. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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