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a structure made of wood or metal strips that are arranged or attached together in a gridlike pattern
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Recent Examples of lattices
Proof shows kagome lattice geometry controls electron behavior The experimental evidence now confirms concepts that until recently existed only in theoretical models, demonstrating that the unique geometry of kagome lattices can serve as a precise tool for controlling electron behavior in solids.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2025
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lattices
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The boat therefore needed metal or plastic cages installed around the engines, so that the diver wouldn’t get accidentally cut up by their blades — and finding a boat and then the right cages fit onto the boat would take time.—
Samanth Subramanian,
The Dial,
14 Oct. 2025
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The activists were regularly moved around to assorted cells and outdoor cages while awaiting processing and court hearings.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
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Hackers are now turning Microsoft Teams security threats into real-world dangers that go far beyond corporate networks.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The cuts are expected to be felt across all of the company, from CBS News and the film studio to streaming and TV networks.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
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Previous research, carried out under the EndoPrint3D project, successfully proved the feasibility of using ultrashort femtosecond laser pulses to 3D-print structures through optical fibers.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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The word was used in English as early as 1865, in the context of building, architecture, and engineering, referring to the disassembly or dismantling of structures.—
Brené Brown,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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But ceasefires without security architectures are merely intervals between rounds of violence.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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The limited speed and high power consumption of traditional memory architectures have long slowed the growth of AI systems.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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Third, standardize decision-grade data and impact frameworks.—
Olivier Wenden,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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For policymakers and regulators, the coalition suggested establishing policy platforms that bring together various players—like governments, industry actors, standards setters and civil society—to co-develop fair and credible LCA frameworks while ensuring alignment, not fragmentation.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, two custom, high-performance, balanced armatures handle the high frequencies.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Take a stroll downtown to spot miniature pumpkins dangling from the oaks along Main Street, or meander down smaller streets to find oversized skeletons by the sidewalks and witches’ hats strung overhead.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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The Skeleton Dance One of my neighbors has skeletons sitting on their porch all year round, and my daughter and I frequently walk by this house.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
10 Oct. 2025
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Without their data, infrastructures and skilled personnel, crafting federal policies that serve the best interests of the nation would be impossible.—
Sheldon Jacobson,
Twin Cities,
25 Sep. 2025
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High-performance networking is the crucial element of these infrastructures, and Arista is providing the foundation.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Lattices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lattices. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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