loaves

plural of loaf, British slang

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Noun
  • Throughout the flight, premium economy passengers have access to substantial snacks like petit fours or cup-style noodles usually reserved for business class only.
    Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Also on the menu are Indo-Chinese items like Hakka noodles and gobi manchurian.
    Shindy Chen, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • While the princesses’ skulls had been lost, and some of the bones had not been preserved, the rest of the bones were in good condition.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
  • With the advent of breed standards and clubs in the early 1900s, an official criteria for a proper Lab, such as otter tails, water resistant coats and wide skulls, became more concrete.
    Pat Mueller, USA Today, 24 July 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
  • From environmental factors to watering and fertilizing regimens, here are some of the most common reasons why crepe myrtles don’t flower and what to do about it.
    Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Deals like this appear because people buy on impulse, then quickly lose interest for various reasons.
    Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio also defended the military strikes, saying at a Senate hearing in June that the Defense Department determined the strikes' legality and based its decisions on intelligence information.
    Chris Boccia, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • So that expedited growth also reflects Simmons’ drive and intelligence — among other traits that animate the athleticism of his 6-foot-4, 215-pound frame and powerful left throwing arm.
    Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Our brains hold onto beginnings and endings and lose the middle.
    James Glover, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Across more than 140 species, primates that ate fruit had larger brains on average than their meat- or leaf-eating peers.
    Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2026
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“Loaves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loaves. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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