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Recent Examples of dominoes
Noah began building with dominoes in 2022 after watching popular YouTubers construct elaborate, large-scale domino structures and set-ups and knock them down in showstopping chain reactions.
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 15 Dec. 2025
Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dominoes
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State legislation would also ban law enforcement from wearing masks on duty.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Given its high transmissibility, infectious disease experts recommend that healthcare workers dealing with Ebola patients wear head coverings, as well as goggles, masks or faceshields, gloves, gowns and even rubber boots.—
Sydney Lupkin,
NPR,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Bridal headwear is becoming bolder and more statement-making, with rising searches for fascinators, Juliet cap veils, and custom wedding hats signaling that cool-girl alternatives to the traditional veil are gaining momentum.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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By peering through thick veils of gas and dust, radio astronomers have been able to watch young binary stars orbit around one another in the heart of star-forming clouds — and, in the process, have revealed the stars' masses.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Think cozy crewneck sweatshirts, classic sweater vests, and chic hats and visors, all designed with subtle nods to golf culture and Duke’s signature humor.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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Later, the astronauts flipped their visors down as their suits went through a pressure check to verify that there were no leaks.—
Charlie Gile,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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Laamb is unique for its spectacle, featuring elaborate costumes, protective charms, and rituals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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Rivers Comicon gives fans the chance to don their favorite costumes, connect with fellow nerds and meet the creators of beloved comic books.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The company has decided to operate five completion crews for the rest of the year while adding two to three rigs to maintain a sufficient DUC backlog and ensure operational flexibility.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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For producers, prices were high enough to turn a profit but not high enough to justify sending a bunch of drilling rigs out to boost production.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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The resident Manta Trust team has catalogued 150 individual rays and uses the world's first underwater contactless ultrasound scanner to check on pregnant mantas, while the Olive Ridley Project leads turtle research across Laamu Atoll.—
Jonny Bierman,
Time,
12 Mar. 2026
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The mantas are still spotted in May and October, but in fewer numbers.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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At the funeral for Pope Francis in April, Jill Biden, Queen Letizia of Spain, Princess Charlene of Monaco and Queen Rania of Jordan were among the high-profile royals and global dignitaries who wore mantillas with their mourning attire.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Their white coats hung like snow capes.—
Weike Wang,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Silhouettes evoke movement with feathers, scarf halter tops, silk organza, capes and lace.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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“Dominoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dominoes. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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