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Recent Examples of hickory
Red and Lyttle Bridges started slow-cooking pork over hickory wood in Shelby in 1946.
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Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
The easiest way to do this is to assess whether your kitchen cabinets are warm (with red, yellow, or orange undertones), like cherry, oak, hickory, and pine; or cool (with gray undertones), like white oak, ash, maple, or birch cabinetry.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
The Turkey Legs sold at Disneyland are sourced, cured and pre-smoked by a company in Texas and then smoked in hickory for six more hours at the park.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
The turnips, smoked over hickory, pair with black drum, persimmons, and pea tendrils, each bite a reminder of his farm’s proximity.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
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Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
The easiest way to do this is to assess whether your kitchen cabinets are warm (with red, yellow, or orange undertones), like cherry, oak, hickory, and pine; or cool (with gray undertones), like white oak, ash, maple, or birch cabinetry.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
The Turkey Legs sold at Disneyland are sourced, cured and pre-smoked by a company in Texas and then smoked in hickory for six more hours at the park.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
The turnips, smoked over hickory, pair with black drum, persimmons, and pea tendrils, each bite a reminder of his farm’s proximity.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hickory
Noun
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Normally, that involves making stone tools, butchering deer, or distilling birch tar.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2026
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Hartford was experiencing a 10 out of 12 for pollen counts, with top allergens including birch, maple and oak pollens.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
Noun
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It’s made from all-weather rattan that holds up against rain, sunshine, and cold winters, and the covers are removable and water-repellent.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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Both the table and couch are made from weather-resistant rattan, and the cushions are 100 percent machine-washable.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Watch and listen to the film of them onstage at Woodstock: the flurry of percussion, all the metal and wood and rawhide and human hands, is where the ear goes first.—
Mark Richardson,
Pitchfork,
10 May 2026
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Pictures of Piper the dog, who last year went through an awful health scare after having a rawhide treat.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
Noun
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The sedate throwing of flowers erupted into a fistfight, a ministampede and people lashed with whips and riding quirts.—
John MacCormack,
San Antonio Express-News,
26 Apr. 2018
Noun
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The simple design features functional details, including adjustable skinny straps for a customizable fit and a supportive shelf bra with removable padding.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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This $21 pair has an ankle strap for extra support and a humble two-inch heel.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
Noun
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This pistachio cowhide leather is also a stunning addition to your warm-weather wardrobe, adding a subtle pop of color to your outfits while remaining practical and lightweight.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
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Get Tough Purchase ones made from cowhide, goatskin, or pigskin leather or abrasion-resistant canvas that will be harder for thorns to penetrate.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In addition to writing the show, his central acting turn as Vega/Zorro showcases a formidable skillset as a courtly presence equipped with agile swordplay and a cracking bullwhip.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
12 May 2026
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This can lead to a classic bullwhip effect, where small disruptions at the source amplify across the system.—
Pradeep Singh,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2026
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“Hickory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hickory. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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