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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
Fortunately, the carpets and floor mats in our cars are made from synthetic fibers that are more resistant to salt stains.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
While relentless demand for the coveted fiber has raised herders’ quality of life, it’s also exposed them to greater precarity: Many are indebted, and one storm away from losing their herds.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 23 Dec. 2025
Over-drying can weaken and fade fibers and may lead to shrinking.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025
The salads range from 350 to 620 calories per serving, and most contain well over 30 grams of protein and up to 12 grams of fiber.
—Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Dec. 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
While relentless demand for the coveted fiber has raised herders’ quality of life, it’s also exposed them to greater precarity: Many are indebted, and one storm away from losing their herds.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 23 Dec. 2025
Over-drying can weaken and fade fibers and may lead to shrinking.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025
The salads range from 350 to 620 calories per serving, and most contain well over 30 grams of protein and up to 12 grams of fiber.
—Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiber
Noun
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The Mayo Clinic describes spinal stenosis as a condition where the spaces in the backbone are too small.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
13 Jan. 2026
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What’s old was new again in New England, where defense has always been the backbone of a franchise whose brain was Belichick and whose heart beat with Brady’s.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Sometimes rats chew the machines' wires or an explosion causes more serious damage.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
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This same staff cut him to make room for a waiver-wire claim before the start of the 2024 season.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The gathering is not passive remembrance, but a collective act of courage.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Against a backdrop of a world divided, these teens rise with fire, wit, and unshakable humanity – delivering a masterclass in courage, conviction, and the kind of hope that refuses to be silenced.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
6 Jan. 2026
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Ideal for layering in winter, it’s made from 300-thread-count cotton that feels soft to the touch while staying lightweight and breathable.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2026
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The common thread may be America’s determination to challenge China and its dominance of critical minerals.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The grit is hidden behind the gowns.—
Alice Newbold,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2026
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Postseason football is defined by grit and narrow margins.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Police described Watson as 6-foot-1 and weighing 227 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The multihyphenate model and wellness advocate is to feature in the dermocosmetics brand’s new skin and hair care campaigns.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
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But the stamina of his thought is exactly proportionate to the depth of his love for his subject.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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Too many are still waiting for resources, for clear answers, for a path that doesn’t require super-human stamina just to survive.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Yet despite these traits, scientists don’t fully understand how all the minuscule filaments of plastic get into our environment.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
7 Jan. 2026
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Those agreements span cosmetics, beverage and tire textile filament applications, underscoring what the company described as strong demand for biorecycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET).—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Dec. 2025
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“Fiber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiber. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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