as in to pass (into)
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Metallic boots infuse some instant shine and glamour into an otherwise simple outfit, while a silver bag and gold jewelry ties everything together.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
20 Apr. 2026 -
To avoid the muggy look, swap mustard tones for light and refreshing pastels that infuse a bathroom with an optimistic softness.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
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As climate change intensifies, the air in the Midwest is becoming more saturated with humidity, a key ingredient of strong thunderstorms that can produce tornadoes.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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With the ground still saturated from recent rains, localized flooding is possible in spots over the coming days, the weather service said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2026
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The suite steeps you in ball park wonder, from the decor featuring classic baseball sights to the ball park music playlist and other little touches.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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Lessons about my culture and history were steeped alongside pots of mint tea.—
Joseph Pool,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Mar. 2026
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Bryan hired Nashville designer Chad James to imbue his 150-acre farm with that southern sensibility, custom-building a 10,000-square-foot mansion, a three-bedroom guesthouse, and a massive party barn on the rural property.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2026
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Her love for the city is palpable, imbued with her frankness, her fun, her queerness, and her history.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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Officials say soaking rain is needed to snuff out the larger fires.—
Emilie Megnien,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The primary suite boasts two walk-in closets and a spacious en-suite bathroom with a soaking tub.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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His swagger and confidence – in the locker room and on the floor – permeate down the lineup.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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Brownlee, too, acknowledged the sense of anxiety permeating her team of climbers.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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If there’s cleverness to the way Lindsay-Abaire keeps passing the buck of hypocrisy between the members of the neighborhood association, there’s also a pervading sense of decorum that limits how far the satire can go.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
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All of that speaks to the role of these magazines in addressing issues that pervade the campus, issues that often play out in society.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
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That men like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk are entrusted with businesses of tectonic influence can be difficult to understand, but their cults of personality have been able to survive scrutiny, perhaps because the money itself is too imposing a firewall for their own stupidity to penetrate.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
19 Apr. 2026
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The furry white marsupials, which waddle back into remote areas — places where humans would not otherwise set foot — are almost like spies penetrating the secret lives of pythons.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Fill (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill%20%28up%29. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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