as in licks
the smallest amount or part imaginable
they choose to live modestly and don't seem to give a fig for the trappings of success
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Recent Examples of figs
We’d harvest persimmons, figs, and pomegranates from our orchard.
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Carb up at the Secret Stash, a dive-y pizza spot with creative topping combos like black mission figs and blue cheese.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
From delicate creeping figs to hefty monstera, indoor vining plants bring a touch of wildness into your home.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
Enjoy farm fresh cuisine and seasonal dishes, including the figs and prosciutto and the popular Duroc Pork Chop.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
In 13th century England, monks began drinking posset with eggs and figs, Time Magazine noted.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Dishes include banana bread pudding or spinach frittata with goat's cheese for breakfast and pork shoulder with figs, or Orecchiette with spicy vodka sauce for lunch and dinner.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
But the beautifully minimalist interior takes on a buzzy atmosphere at dinnertime, when guests are tucking into monkfish and cilantro stews and the burrata salad with figs and tomatoes.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
The garden reeks of rotting figs.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Carb up at the Secret Stash, a dive-y pizza spot with creative topping combos like black mission figs and blue cheese.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
From delicate creeping figs to hefty monstera, indoor vining plants bring a touch of wildness into your home.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
Enjoy farm fresh cuisine and seasonal dishes, including the figs and prosciutto and the popular Duroc Pork Chop.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
In 13th century England, monks began drinking posset with eggs and figs, Time Magazine noted.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Dishes include banana bread pudding or spinach frittata with goat's cheese for breakfast and pork shoulder with figs, or Orecchiette with spicy vodka sauce for lunch and dinner.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
But the beautifully minimalist interior takes on a buzzy atmosphere at dinnertime, when guests are tucking into monkfish and cilantro stews and the burrata salad with figs and tomatoes.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
The garden reeks of rotting figs.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for figs
Noun
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Sexy guitar licks and a groovy rhythm couple together to create a fiery, catchy tune.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
30 Oct. 2025
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While Kendrick and Drake were putting their pens to their limits, Metro fired up some software and got his licks in.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There are hoots and hollers from raucous tourists on Bourbon Street, for example.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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There are a few hoots and hollers as the others agree or protest.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Bacon, onion, and brown sugar pack these beans with amazing flavor.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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That breaks down as 30 by the back door landing on bags of beans and rice; 40 by the three-compartment sink and dry storage shelves, landing on spices and dirty dishes; 10 by a kitchen prep table; 10 under another prep table; 10 by the walk-in freezer and steam table; and two by the front counter.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Beyond the gong, other bits of prop comedy give them cover to dive into more controversial topics.—
Julia Black,
Vanity Fair,
8 Jan. 2026
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The live show — featuring a famed blue-skinned, apparently bald and mostly silent trio — will feature classic Blue Man Group routines plus new bits that will be exclusive to the Orlando production.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Figs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/figs. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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