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as in backbone
the strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship
a person of lesser fiber would not have spoken out against such an injustice
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Recent Examples of fiber
Key Takeaways Greek yogurt with berries typically causes a gradual rise in blood sugar due to its protein, fiber, and balance of natural carbohydrates.
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Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2026
Creatine works best through daily saturation, and protein may be better tolerated in a shake that contains carbs, fiber, and fat.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
Feller recommends a combination of protein and fiber for better health overall.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 8 Mar. 2026
The carbon in newspaper ink and the paper's porous fibers can trap odor and moisture, making newspapers an effective hack for stifling fridge odors.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 6 Mar. 2026
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Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2026
Creatine works best through daily saturation, and protein may be better tolerated in a shake that contains carbs, fiber, and fat.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
Feller recommends a combination of protein and fiber for better health overall.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 8 Mar. 2026
The carbon in newspaper ink and the paper's porous fibers can trap odor and moisture, making newspapers an effective hack for stifling fridge odors.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiber
Noun
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These short-form, mobile-first series are designed for speed, shareability and cultural specificity, with local casts and languages forming the backbone of production.—
Faye Bradley,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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Stretching more than 2,300 miles through 10 states, the Mississippi River forms the backbone of one of the most important economic corridors in America.—
Beatrice Peterson,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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In Tuesday's interview and Monday's keynote, Jensen talked about copper wires remaining in server racks, which is a ding on the optical component stocks.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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When the cake is done, set it on a wire rack to cool completely in the pan, running a small sharp knife around the edges to release it after about 15 minutes.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Name your values and state your boundaries, then celebrate your courage with something that restores your spark.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Creative courage returns as the instinctive Moon conjoins mischievous Mercury in your 5th House of Play, urging you to express whatever stirs within.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2026
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Yet there are countless threads on Reddit, X, and other social media platforms of parents looking for modern, high-quality tween shows and coming up short.—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
12 Mar. 2026
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Despite running a mere 94 minutes, the film’s multiple threads are presented in a manner so outstretched their totality becomes dulled, as the inherent allure of the saga at large gradually wanes in energy.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
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The players lived up to the program’s high standard of hustle and grit.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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There's real grit underneath the shag haircut and thigh-high boots, though; see the discotheque scene, where her entire body vibrates with a desperate mix of hope, terror, and determination.—
Darren Franich,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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And Jacob Elordi smiles and raises his fist as the hair/makeup team shout out the actor for sitting in a makeup chair for 400 hours to become the Creature.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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Because Buckley has short hair, a chignon or updo was not an option—but combed neatly back with a side part, clearing the face, feels like a very Grace Kelly detail.—
Ana Serrano,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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Tips on Preventing Injury, From a Run Coach Run coach Meg Takacs, the founder of Movement and Miles—an app that helps runners build mobility and stamina—says this study’s findings track with what she’s seen with her athletes.—
Emma Loewe,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
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Gudmundsson’s stamina was on show at the end of that match, too.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Galaxies gather along these filaments, but the gas between them remains extremely faint.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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The head and body of this hawk are composed of dark clouds and filaments of gas and dust.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Fiber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiber. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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