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disk

noun

variants or disc
Definition of disknext
as in fragment

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Recent Examples of disk The crystal decanter is inside of a sculpture designed by artist Daniel Arsham, which is meant to represent the eight decades the whisky spent in oak, and includes a copper disc from a decommissioned still at its center. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026 Our Milky Way may look relatively orderly when viewed from afar, with most of its stars concentrated in a broad, rotating disc. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026 In 2009, Parton released the two-disc live album Live From London, which captured performances from her two nights headlining London’s 02 Arena on July 5-6, 2008. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 31 Aug. 2026 BitLocker provides full-disk encryption, Hyper-V runs virtual machines, and Windows Sandbox creates an isolated space for testing apps. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 30 Aug. 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
  • Among the most destructive munitions in Western military arsenals, an MK-84 explosion sends metal fragments in every direction for thousands of feet, can rip through metal and thick concrete, and often creates large craters in the earth.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Taken together, these masterworks mirror Prieto’s own process, which often uses chance as a springboard for composition and which harnesses ephemera — memories, scents, poems, or even architectural fragments — to create new work.
    — Jill Singer, Curbed, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of fragment
Noun
  • On the women’s side, Aryna Sabalenka faces Linda Noskova in the early window, with Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro in an all-American matchup in the late portion.
    — Chris Branch, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Significant flash flooding and mudslides across Kauai County and portions of the Big Island (Hawaii County).
    — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of portion
Noun
  • Sandra Lim, The Curious Thing While there is an undercurrent of a breakup throughout this collection, particularly in the third section, what drives this book is a reorientation of the self in the world.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Though China remains by far the biggest investor in African mining, countries across the continent are looking to reduce their reliance on Beijing while expanding their control over more valuable sections of the supply chain.
    — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of section
Noun
  • This holds even when the two particles are separated by a large distance from each other, prompting Einstein to call this behavior ‘spooky’.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026
  • But those procedures can also send plastic particles down the drain — waste that South Florida’s wastewater systems aren’t designed to catch.
    — Laurie Mermet, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of particle
Noun
  • Smoke continued to rise from the twisted shards of metal, while the remains of the World Trade Center smoldered in a massive pile.
    — Sophia Leone, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Once the drop trap — a simple wire cage triggered by yanking on a cord — is set up with an enticing mix of sardines and shards of roast chicken on a cardboard tray inside, everyone moves out of sight behind massive logs a few yards away.
    — Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of shard
Noun
  • Among them is Dugi Otok, said Mark Palmer in The Times – a verdant, 26-mile-long sliver of limestone that lies an easy ferry ride from the fascinating harbour town of Zadar.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The play was a microcosm of the ability Harvey showcased during his rookie season to turn small slivers of space into big plays.
    — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of sliver
Noun
  • Step 3 Top zucchini mixture with remaining basil and crushed red pepper flakes (if using) to serve.
    — Caroline Chambers, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Below are the treatments that relieved itchy symptoms and flakes for good.
    — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of flake
Noun
  • For decades, electronic chips have powered almost every digital device around us, from smartphones and computers to the servers running artificial intelligence.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The deal also helps Nvidia hedge against hyperscalers' custom chips.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of chip

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“Disk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disk. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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