honeycombs

verb

present tense third-person singular of honeycomb
as in penetrates

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  1. penetrates
  2. saturates
  3. overflows
  4. replenishes
  5. rams
  6. overcharges
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  • The latter, on the other hand, has a smaller molecular makeup that penetrates deeper into the skin and provides longer lasting moisture retention.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Make sure water penetrates to the deep roots in addition to wetting surface roots.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of penetrates
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  • As with any trend that saturates the market, there are signs of fatigue.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026
  • Exclusives When a subscription market saturates, one of two things happens.
    — Jesse Kirshbaum, SPIN, 3 July 2026
Definition of saturates
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  • Claudia Rankine’s new book overflows with grief for the backlash to racial progress, but history isn’t finished.
    — Charles Finch, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Choose Camps Bay Beach for a party scene along a promenade that overflows with shops and bars, or take a stroll to Clifton, a more secluded beach partitioned into four sections by giant rocks.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of overflows
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  • The body replenishes the loss of blood in a short time (a matter of hours for some components, a few weeks for others).
    — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The former ingredient replenishes skin while the latter improves internal collagen production and increases elastin for an overall smoother, plumper look.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 29 July 2026
Definition of replenishes
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  • Boston Blue's first season ends on a cliffhanger, as an unknown assailant intentionally rams Brian with a truck, pushing his car into the river.
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
Definition of rams
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  • The most recent tally for 2024 shows overcharges ranging up to $480 per residential account.
    — Ed Hirs, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • An electronic safety system monitors each cell during operations, avoiding both under- and overcharges.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Aug. 2017
Definition of overcharges
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“Honeycombs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honeycombs. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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