disks

noun

variants or discs
plural of disk
as in fragments

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Recent Examples of disks Researchers placed the masses on flat platelike objects called torsion disks, with the lighter masses on the inside suspended by a thin copper beryllium strip and the heavier masses located on a separate disk on the outside. — Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2026 Braking comes courtesy of dual 310-mm floating front discs paired with radial ByBre calipers, along with a 270-mm rear disc and single-piston hydraulic caliper. — Utkarsh Sood june 16, New Atlas, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disks
  1. fragments
  2. parts
  3. sections
  4. portions
  5. particles
  6. shards
  7. chips
  8. flakes
Noun
  • Different software versions, and even different storage media, can preserve different file fragments and automatic backups.
    — Steven Melendez, Scientific American, 2 July 2026
  • One topic in Turner’s exploration involves microplastics, the microscopic fragments created as plastic materials break down in oceans, rivers, and wastewater systems.
    — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of fragments
Noun
  • Historical data about the parts of the nation that use the most air conditioning shows a strong geographical trend.
    — Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Zada plans to shoot the movie first on a soundstage with real actors and will decide later which parts work better traditionally and what should be done synthetically.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of parts
Noun
  • Most technology platforms and banks have specific sections on their websites that provide advice on best practices, safety tips and channels for reporting suspicious or criminal behavior.
    — Ella Moore July 2, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • To help identify which aspects to comment on, Ginexi provides a helpful breakdown of the different sections of the OMB’s proposal.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026
Definition of sections
Noun
  • The smoke plume was visible across portions of eastern Sacramento County, including Arden Arcade, Folsom and Rosemont.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026
  • These 12 party-perfect portions can be made up to two days ahead of your Fourth of July celebration.
    — Brennan Long, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
Definition of portions
Noun
  • Axiom Materials will test how advanced materials perform against rain, hail, and airborne particles.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026
  • Those particles may have been grinding in the joint, causing mechanical wear on the cobalt-chromium femoral head that released cobalt into the surrounding tissue and bloodstream.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026
Definition of particles
Noun
  • The laminate reinforces the glass to create a shatter-resistant barrier, preventing shards of glass from flying out during extreme weather.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • With grit and one-liners, this American hero navigates air vents and glass shards to save the day.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of shards
Noun
  • If desired, add wood chunks or foil packets of wood chips for light smoke flavor.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • This means that Amazon is designing the chips that go into its devices.
    — Arjun Kharpal,Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 3 July 2026
Definition of chips
Noun
  • While Garcia runs a steady takeout business, there are a handful of tables inside, with chili flakes in shakers and rolls of paper towel for napkins.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Dander, which are dead skin flakes, become attached to dog fur.
    — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of flakes

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