Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for half-and-halfs
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All types of cabbage contain antioxidant compounds that become active when the vegetable is chopped or chewed.—
LeeAnn Weintraub,
Daily News,
15 Apr. 2026 -
Those compounds give bran its tannic edge, its signature complexity with the dark roast notes of coffee and the deep purple of red wine.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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On a computer, Krause pulled up a chromatography analysis, which separates mixtures into individual components.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Gallons of fermenting fruit rinds for the vibrant aguas frescas chill near the array of drying chilies and madre tallow mixtures, but the tight confines mean some sacrifices.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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To do this, Schlatter overlaid the crowding composites tracked by Citi.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A350 use carbon-fiber composites in both the wings and stabilizing tails.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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Wind turbine construction requires copper, lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles need cobalt and nickel is a key part of corrosion-resistant alloys in desalinization plants.—
Todd Richmond,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
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New aluminum alloys were created for several components, including new pistons, and the adoption of titanium over steel led to a 40% reduction in rotating mass.—
Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
8 Apr. 2026
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Nutrition is focused on purely vegetarian cuisine, Dosha-balancing tea blends, and organic ingredients.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Some states, like California, require cleaner-burning blends.—
Karl Montevirgen,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bar Tab Taran Dugal samples experimental cocktails in Long Island City.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Soliman is charged in connection with a fatal firebomb attack in Colorado and is accused of throwing two Molotov cocktails at demonstrators who were calling for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
16 Apr. 2026
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Morris and Fritjofsson’s first venture, in 2019, was a line of artisanal baking mixes.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Use a house-safe detergent for siding and avoid harsh bleach mixes unless the product is specifically labeled safe for your surface.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 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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