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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
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In energy, Siemens is working with Commonwealth Fusion Systems to support the development of commercial fusion machines using design software and a unified data backbone.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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Padrino López Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López, long considered the backbone of Maduro’s survival, remains a critical figure as well.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
6 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
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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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Visharukh’s shrine to Khan is just one thread in an intricate tapestry of fandom.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Yet other filmmakers pick up on the thread of romantic longing Whale introduced in 1935 with The Bride of Frankenstein, leading to films like Edward Scissorhands (1990) in which the monster becomes a sentimental anti-hero.—
Katie Rife,
Vulture,
9 Nov. 2025
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From favorites like collard greens and sweet potato casserole to updates on classics like potato salad and grits, these side dishes are like scooping up a bite of nostalgia.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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But Ben’s defiance, instincts and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite — and a threat to the entire system.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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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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Woven fabrics generally shed less than knits, warp knits are less flaky than weft knits, and filament yarns have better structural integrity than their staple counterparts, though this drawback can be remedied with longer lengths and stronger twists.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Nov. 2025
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Dark filaments of interstellar dust thread through the nebula scene, can be seen blocking the light of the nebula clouds beyond.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Fiber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiber. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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