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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knurls
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The model is assigned some structure—like a neural network—giving us a number of knobs that can be independently tweaked to fine-tune the algorithm’s behavior.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2026 -
Tighten the knobs or nuts securely.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Infection is rapid, causing swellings in the lymph nodes (buboes) and leading to septicaemia and pulmonary infection.—
Matthew Binnicker,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The gold plates effortlessly glided through both my real hair and the clip-ins, straightening them evenly without any snags.—
Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
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Jessica Sanders, the executive director of Sacramento Tree Foundation, said stumps could be used as habitats for snags, owls or other wildlife.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2026
Noun
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It is characterized by high fever, cough, runny nose, watery eyes and rashes or bumps that appear seven to 14 days after exposure.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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The overall agreement will result in small pay bumps for everybody covered by the agreement and annual pay hikes of about 4 % for the duration of the deal.—
Jesse Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Noun
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There was a heavy focus from council members and transit advocates on putting more speed humps and other cyclist and pedestrian safety infrastructure throughout city neighborhoods, and criticism for specific project delays.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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Her office released a report last month critical of the design and placement of speed humps and bumps.—
Joe Holden,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The high-tops were essentially created as high-top basketball shoes with nubs tailored to astroturf, and a zippered tongue features an additional velcro layer at the top.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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Ephemera directs the brain to the tiniest concrete nubs of consciousness, calming the quaking mind and bringing us back to ourselves.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Start with the warm gougères, airy choux puffs with a molten brie center that arrive drizzled with honey and dusted with parmesan.—
Jessi Roti,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 June 2026
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On TikTok, Photon Matrix posted a video of the device killing the mosquitoes at night and leaving only micro-puffs of smoke behind; the video has been viewed more than 70 million times.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
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“Knurls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knurls. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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