disk

noun

variants or disc
Definition of disknext
as in fragment

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Recent Examples of disk Gamer grumbles The GTA 6 preview follows a mixed reaction from players to the news that GTA 6 would only be released as a digital download, with no physical disc. — Jenni Reid,alex Buckmaster, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 The report arrives just weeks after Sony announced plans to completely shut down its physical disc business by 2028. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026 That game will then be playable completely digitally, without the need to ever insert the disc, as long as you (or a member of your family account) is logged in. — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026 Collaborators on the Rockstar disc included Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, Miley Cyrus, Heart’s Ann Wilson, Judas Priest’s Rob Halford, Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx, among others. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 25 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
  • Phase 2 begins when the fragment reaches denser air, and the meteor begins to brighten.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • As the novel proceeds, these fragments gradually accumulate, and a whole social world emerges, a thicket of personal connections and memories.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of fragment
Noun
  • Because individual-stock premiums are currently richer, managers may also be able to meet their income targets by writing options against a smaller portion of the portfolio.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The struggles contributed to growing frustration among portions of UCLA’s fan and donor base.
    — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of portion
Noun
  • Some of those railings have been removed across various sections of the ground and replaced by additional seats, leading to an increase in capacity of around 500.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Peel the tangerines and/or clementines, then separate into clusters of 3 or 4 sections, removing any especially egregious stringy bits.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of section
Noun
  • Without ventilation, those particles settle on nearby surfaces like cabinets, walls, and countertops, creating a sticky film that builds up over time.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026
  • If the event detected by this team was caused by the rare interaction between two WIMPs, this would tell scientists some things about these currently hypothetical particles.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of particle
Noun
  • Every piece — the pleated wrap top, the shorts adorned with trailing shards of silk chiffon — was hand-dyed or painted and then covered in Swarovski crystals.
    — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Space-grade electronics will cost more, and the ball’s shell—made from a material tough enough to roll over steel shards and withstand minus 184 °C temperatures—has never been evaluated in lunar extremes.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of shard
Noun
  • Their work lodges itself into the psyche like a sliver of wood thrust beneath a fingernail.
    — Alex Jovanovich, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
  • As the eclipse peaked, all but a thin sliver of the moon was covered by Earth’s shadow.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of sliver
Noun
  • What if an upmarket pizzeria has red pepper flakes, but not her preferred chili oil?
    — Maggie Hennessy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Black Pepper Candied Bacon Fogo de Chão/MANNY RODRIGUEZ At Fogo de Chão, this delicious bacon dish is oven roasted with brown sugar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
    — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of flake
Noun
  • For comparison, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s largest foundry, began mass-producing 7nm chips in 2018 and can achieve yields exceeding 90%, depending on factors including chip design and die size.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Slate chips replace the usual bark or mulch, and layered plantings, custom window boxes and a medallion set into the rear of the fireplace show the same level of care found indoors.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of chip

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“Disk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disk. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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