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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
Compared to other types of internet connections, fiber is less susceptible to network congestion and internet throttling.
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Kara McGinley, USA Today, 21 June 2025
However, there's only 1 gram of fiber in a regular bagel and white bread, Zuckerbrot said.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2025
In Tanzi’s opinion, the best diet for the brain is the Mediterranean diet, which minimizes red meat and is rich in fiber from fruit and vegetables.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Both of these fabrics are great cooling sheets because of the naturally breathable fibers.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 June 2025
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Kara McGinley, USA Today, 21 June 2025
However, there's only 1 gram of fiber in a regular bagel and white bread, Zuckerbrot said.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2025
In Tanzi’s opinion, the best diet for the brain is the Mediterranean diet, which minimizes red meat and is rich in fiber from fruit and vegetables.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Both of these fabrics are great cooling sheets because of the naturally breathable fibers.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiber
Noun
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Oil wells, refineries, pipelines and shipping lanes are the backbone of energy markets.—
Skip York,
The Conversation,
27 June 2025
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Non-Alcoholic Summer Celebrations Beverages are the backbone of many summer gatherings.—
Sarah Perez,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Protect seeds from squirrels and other critters by covering the containers or planting bed with a wire cage or hardware cloth, extending the cage several inches into the soil.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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The bottles are dipped in an ice bath, then passed through a machine that removes the sediment and reseals them with a cork and wire cage.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Katz emphasizes Adams’ courage in publishing Lesbian Love.—
Kellie B. Gormly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 June 2025
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Some have said his victory gave them the courage to come out to their families and friends, and even to themselves.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
Noun
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The same scrutiny should apply to meetings, email threads, and Slack chains—are there conversations or responsibilities that someone else could own?—
Luciana Paulise,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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And that's the thread that got lost in last year's lackluster third season, where vibes and an overly artsy structure got in the way of just seeing this trio in a room together, preferably a kitchen.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
Noun
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This formula strikes the perfect balance between grit and hydration—natural sea salt boosts volume and definition, while moringa seed oil helps lock in moisture and adds a healthy sheen to curls and waves.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
30 June 2025
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Fatigue is reframed as grit, while emotional exhaustion is labeled as discipline, and recovery is viewed as optional.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
Noun
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The waterless, weightless spray lays smooth on the hair but provides a strong hold without making strands look crunchy.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
25 June 2025
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If box braids are your go-to, try knotless box braids, which don’t require such a tight grip on your scalp to fuse the braiding hair with your natural hair.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Eighth Round - Paul 10-9 (Paul 80-72) Paul’s stamina is still his biggest issue.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Both encounters precise use of parries, dodging, and strategic stamina management to overcome the enemy, and were easily the most riveting parts of the overall preview.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2025
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But there are still filaments of herbaceous agave earth to ponder--particularly in the nose of this tequila.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
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The flare also appears to have destabilized a large magnetic filament located in the sun's southern hemisphere.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
20 June 2025
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“Fiber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiber. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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