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
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.
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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
Others have incorporated brie and figs for a sweet-savory twist, or used hot pepper sauce for a little extra heat.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
Fiddle leaf figs don't like to be moved and can drop their leaves due to stress.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
The garden reeks of rotting figs.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Although the substance can be found in apple peels, guava leaves, figs, almonds, onion bulbs and certain teas, the researchers noted that simply consuming them isn't enough.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Support Digestive Health The fiber in figs supports bowel regularity.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 21 Oct. 2025
School kids who walk to their local orchard in Pendleton Heights to pick pears, figs and pawpaws could soon see the community garden get paved over with a fresh parking lot.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2025
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
Others have incorporated brie and figs for a sweet-savory twist, or used hot pepper sauce for a little extra heat.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
Fiddle leaf figs don't like to be moved and can drop their leaves due to stress.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
The garden reeks of rotting figs.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Although the substance can be found in apple peels, guava leaves, figs, almonds, onion bulbs and certain teas, the researchers noted that simply consuming them isn't enough.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Support Digestive Health The fiber in figs supports bowel regularity.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 21 Oct. 2025
School kids who walk to their local orchard in Pendleton Heights to pick pears, figs and pawpaws could soon see the community garden get paved over with a fresh parking lot.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 20 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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Like so many other bits of Times coverage, the whole of the piece is structured as an orchestrated encounter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Those bits of baked-on food should wipe right off after a good soak.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Figs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/figs. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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