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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
Prioritize fiber, protein, and healthy fats to create balanced, satisfying meals during a power outage.
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Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
The machine dryer agitates the clothing and prevents fibers from stiffening during drying, which is why clothing comes out feeling soft.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 23 Feb. 2026
Airweft, a Japanese hallow fiber technology that has performed well in men’s, is being introduced to women’s for the fall.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Feb. 2026
Pineapple is a source of macronutrients, micronutrients (vitamins and minerals), and fiber.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 23 Feb. 2026
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Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
The machine dryer agitates the clothing and prevents fibers from stiffening during drying, which is why clothing comes out feeling soft.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 23 Feb. 2026
Airweft, a Japanese hallow fiber technology that has performed well in men’s, is being introduced to women’s for the fall.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Feb. 2026
Pineapple is a source of macronutrients, micronutrients (vitamins and minerals), and fiber.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiber
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Both help fill the left side of the defense, along with youngster Shakir Mukhamadullin and current longtime backbone Mario Ferraro.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Days later, Russia struck again, targeting the high-voltage transmission lines that form the grid’s backbone.—
Bloomberg Opinion,
Twin Cities,
24 Feb. 2026
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That said, take copious notes, just in case some wires get crossed along the way.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
24 Feb. 2026
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Since 2021, Poland has built the permanent border wall that Ahmed crossed; razor-wire fences stand on both sides of it.—
Elizabeth Flock,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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This is a test of political courage.—
Jose Bernal,
Oc Register,
24 Feb. 2026
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Visceral, funny, provocative, timely and full of courage, this is a piece of work like no other.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Feb. 2026
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The direct-to-consumer label will be the first to sell apparel constructed using CreateMe’s digital bonding process, which swaps a needle and thread for adhesive that joins pieces of fabric together.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
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One of the common threads in the investigation into the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mom, Nancy, has been the police’s inability to confirm whether Nancy Guthrie was still alive.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
19 Feb. 2026
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For Legend, the Blind Auditions were a true test of grit.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
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Start by rinsing the beans under cool, running water to remove any dirt or grit.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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Sponsors organized hair and makeup sessions in the Olympic villages, which went through an average of 365 kilograms of pasta and 10,000 eggs a day.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Mirror images except for the fact that Jelani has his hair in dreads, while Ari goes with the more retro-look afro.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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His speed and stamina levels were deceptive — while not always looking like a remarkable asset to the naked eye, the stats the club compiled said otherwise.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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As spring progresses, the Dodgers will continue to dial them up with precaution, especially at the start of the season when more hands on deck are required because some pitchers are still building up their stamina.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The collection uses Lululemon’s new proprietary performance fabric, PowerLu—made with the brand’s highest filament-count yarn to deliver the right mix of stretch and stability.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
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These long strands, filaments of the cosmic web, are dominated by this unseen dark matter.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Fiber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiber. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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