Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for half-and-halfs
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That curiosity extends beyond the marketplace and into research institutions such as UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics, where scientists are studying the potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelic compounds.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026 -
Exposure to a combination of PFAS and pesticide compounds may be more harmful than a single chemical, some research in animals suggests, the group said.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The challenges lie mostly in the big difference between gasoline and diesel engine designs; specifically compression ratios and fuel mixtures.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Feb. 2026
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Without aluminum alloys and other metallic mixtures, assembly lines churning out modern tanks, trucks and airplanes would grind to a halt.—
Thomas Robertson,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Why the material switch mattered Replacing titanium with carbon fiber composites wasn’t only about saving weight, although the weight savings were significant.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Mar. 2026
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Eco-friendly and natural materials are in, while composites are out.—
Megan Johnson,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
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Busch and his team successfully identified three alloys that resist crystallization and possess the properties required to reliably 3D print fully glass-like metallic motor components.—
Etiido Uko
March 17,
New Atlas,
17 Mar. 2026
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Muonionalusta is an iron meteorite with iron-nickel alloys and traces of gallium, germanium and iridium, and its body displays the striking Widmanstätten pattern.—
Heather Barker,
Space.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Fabrics span 100 percent cotton constructions and blends such as cotton/viscose and cotton/linen/elastane.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Mar. 2026
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However, always check the ingredients, as some blends may include true tea leaves or other compounds that could still impact absorption.—
Lauren Manaker,
SELF,
23 Mar. 2026
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Even the Spotted Stone bar gets in on the eco action, utilizing all ingredients and minimizing waste (lemon and lime skins are processed and used to make homemade syrups for cocktails, for example).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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Signature cocktails include the royal colada and passion fruit mojito.—
Zacharia Washington,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Netflix was sitting on a surplus of As Ever products, including tea and baking mixes, totaling more than $10 million in value (so much so that the company started giving inventory to employees for free, putting the goods on card tables in various office buildings.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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Overall, Mau took his time letting mixes build, extending a teasing, slow burn style that exemplified restraint and good taste, and always paid off when the beat dropped.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
16 Mar. 2026
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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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