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Recent Examples of filaments
The recent radio data uncovered delicate filaments aligned with magnetic fields, likely created as the pulsar wind smashes into leftover material from the stellar explosion.
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Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filaments
Noun
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Finally, don't use paper towels or cloths that will leave fibers and lint behind on your screen.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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The company, which is the only German producer of the fibers, is currently supplying brands like Marc O’ Polo with nettle.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There were plenty of loose threads for supporters to pull at from the interview, though.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The mid-level Z2 matches the Z1 Extreme in cores, threads, cache, graphics cores, and even maximum power draw, so expect more drastic performance differences with the Z2 Extreme.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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Unlike your conventional robotic models that rely on boundary wires, the Lymow One employs RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) and Vision AI navigation to map your lawn precisely.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Sep. 2025
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Sensors and software installed in wires can adjust electricity flows, which can add 20 percent or more additional capacity by enabling wires to safely carry more electricity when weather conditions allow.—
Brian Deese,
Foreign Affairs,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Filaments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filaments. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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