loaves

plural of loaf, British slang

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for loaves
Noun
  • Expect menu offerings like a crispy oyster pancake; floating market red curry; spicy mango salad; tamarind snapper; chicken khao soi roti wrap; khao soi noodles and street shrimp pot with glass noodles, shrimp, ginger and Thai herbs.
    Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 6 June 2026
  • Cook over medium-high, stirring vigorously with one hand while moving the pan back and forth with the other, until the sauce glossily drapes the noodles, 5 to 7 minutes.
    Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • The largest eastern elk would have weighed up to a thousand pounds, and a stomp or kick from that powerful animal was fatal; the skulls of dogs and wolves would be crushed.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
  • Instead, the skulls appeared to be removed skillfully from the bodies after death.
    Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • Women are compelled to suppress their desires, intellects, and emotions in Gilead.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
  • While the likes of Philo and Trotter have expanded upon the idea by prioritizing people whose intellects align with their brand values, Jacquemus takes it to another level.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • In a recent segment on the Radio-Canada investigative news program Enquête, former Quebec Tourism Minister Caroline Proulx expounded further on the reasons for the rejection.
    Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 8 June 2026
  • Jones stayed diplomatic in her reasons for entering the 2021 season on a mission.
    Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
Noun
  • More vocal proponents of the statute include the top Republicans and Democrats on the intelligence committees, as well as congressional leaders in both chambers.
    Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 10 June 2026
  • The military had to blow up two of its own special operations aircraft on the ground in Iran during the covert mission, which involved hundreds of American military and intelligence personnel, including special operations forces.
    Todd Symons, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • The ancient tile game of Mahjong is making a major comeback in the United States, and for a group of local women, the surge in popularity is good news for their brains.
    Lauren Pastrana, CBS News, 4 June 2026
  • Some may have brains that are naturally more adept at carrying out the rewiring required for multitasking than others.
    David Cox, NBC news, 4 June 2026
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“Loaves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loaves. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.

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