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Recent Examples of Synonyms for half-and-halfs
Noun
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Scientists estimate there are more than 14,000 PFAS compounds.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026 -
The bull case on Coinbase among equity analysts assumes USDC reserve income compounds for years.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Divers often use specialized breathing mixtures, such as nitrogen and oxygen, to prevent this condition.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
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The complaint alleges Derrick demonstrated how to manufacture detonators and volatile explosive compounds, including nickel aminoguanidine perchlorate, ethylene glycol dinitrate, HMTD, hexamine dinitrate and ammonium nitrate mixtures capable of causing catastrophic damage.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
Noun
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By developing a process to cut these composites into building elements, Lendager's company slashed the project's carbon dioxide footprint when compared to using an aluminum or motorized system.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Hence these might require the use of exotic materials like ceramic matrix composites or carbon fibers (which have melting temperatures around 3,500 K).—
adityajadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
Noun
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These include serving as a flying test bed for in orbit manufacturing of alloys, composite materials, and fibers as well as research and production of space medicine.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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Move up to Centre-Line trim for an additional £2,500 and the CX-5 gains 19-inch alloys, leather upholstery, a powered tailgate, keyless entry, a heated steering wheel, a head-up display and wireless smartphone connectivity.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Midcentury furniture from designer Sergio Rodrigues blends with practical design features and natural materials.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Many cookware brands use proprietary coating blends and don’t fully disclose what’s inside them.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Save the wine for dinner and ask about the drink of the day to make the most of the talented bartenders who delight in inventing new cocktails.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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The restaurant offers Latin American dishes in a restaurant known for its vibrant ambiance and cocktails.—
Evan Moore
May 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Saint-Gobain reports their 3D printing mixes now achieve more than 49% lower CO₂ than regular mortar, and the Gemert bridge helped prove out these formulations.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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Last month, Ghirardelli Chocolate Company also voluntarily recalled certain hot cocoa mixes and other powdered beverage products due to fears they may be contaminated with Salmonella.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Gel creams, lightweight lotions, and emulsions—oh my!—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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Butter and mayonnaise are both emulsions made up of fat, water, and protein.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Half-and-halfs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/half-and-halfs. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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