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as in mainlands
one of the great divisions of land on the globe or the main part of such a division
islanders periodically traveled back to the main for supplies
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as in weights
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
the main of the tree is still healthy
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Recent Examples of mains
Starters include Norfolk Bay oysters and kingfish sashimi, while mains spotlight Tasmanian beef from premium producers like Cape Grim, Robbins Island, and King Island, with the option to add Southern rock lobster.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
The menu by Suliman—Sudanese by heritage but raised in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates—features snacks, toasts, and dips, plus a handful of elegantly hearty mains, like a black cod roasted in yogurt and tahini.
—Allecia Vermillion, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026
These simple, no-cook apps, mains, and dips come together with no heat.
—Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 23 May 2026
The City of Pacifica has already replaced miles of sewer mains and is also offering $2,000 to anyone who wants to replace their aging laterals.
—Molly McCrea, CBS News, 22 May 2026
The last of summer's fresh produce is on display in the cobblers and sides, and tailgating season's beloved barbecue mains and sides headline the show.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
The restaurant serves an extended menu of American fare, including sandwiches, burgers, salads small and large and hearty mains, as well as soft drinks, mocktails and cocktails.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Its brunch menu features a variety of fun bites, sides and mains, such as Avocado Toast Flights; Wake and Gravy Poutine; and the Trenton Porkroll Benny made with two poached eggs, cracked pepper and melted cheddar over potato pancakes.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
On the infrastructure side, city staff acknowledged that water and sewer mains are not yet available to the site and are tied to the state Highway 20/26 expansion.
—Noah Daly
april 15, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
The menu by Suliman—Sudanese by heritage but raised in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates—features snacks, toasts, and dips, plus a handful of elegantly hearty mains, like a black cod roasted in yogurt and tahini.
—Allecia Vermillion, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026
These simple, no-cook apps, mains, and dips come together with no heat.
—Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 23 May 2026
The City of Pacifica has already replaced miles of sewer mains and is also offering $2,000 to anyone who wants to replace their aging laterals.
—Molly McCrea, CBS News, 22 May 2026
The last of summer's fresh produce is on display in the cobblers and sides, and tailgating season's beloved barbecue mains and sides headline the show.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
The restaurant serves an extended menu of American fare, including sandwiches, burgers, salads small and large and hearty mains, as well as soft drinks, mocktails and cocktails.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Its brunch menu features a variety of fun bites, sides and mains, such as Avocado Toast Flights; Wake and Gravy Poutine; and the Trenton Porkroll Benny made with two poached eggs, cracked pepper and melted cheddar over potato pancakes.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
On the infrastructure side, city staff acknowledged that water and sewer mains are not yet available to the site and are tied to the state Highway 20/26 expansion.
—Noah Daly
april 15, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mains
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The two mainlands themselves are only 55 miles apart where Alaska's Seward Peninsula and Russia's Chukotka Peninsula sit on opposite sides of the Bering Sea.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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Working on a craft project, detailing a car, weeding a garden, practicing your basketball shot, lifting weights – all these activities can foster patience too.—
Christian B. Miller,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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Researchers defined strength training as exercises using weights or body weight, such as press ups, squats and lunges.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Over the past two centuries, soccer – or football, as it is called in much of the English-speaking world – has become a truly global phenomenon that connects fans on all continents.—
Thomas Adam,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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The trend spans continents and price points — from a two-hour perfume class near Paris’s Île Saint-Louis to a week of felting on a remote Finnish estate.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Three concrete cores bear the primary loads of the museum, freeing the gallery floors from interior columns and enabling long, uninterrupted exhibition spaces inside the museum.—
Bridget Borgobello
May 30,
New Atlas,
30 May 2026
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Extreme bulks up the graphics processing power with the B390, containing 12 Xe cores.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2026
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Snell underwent surgery 10 days ago to remove loose bodies from his left elbow.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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More strikes were reported in southern Lebanon earlier today, with the country’s state-run National News Agency (NNA) reporting that civil defense teams recovered the bodies of four people, including children, after an airstrike hit a residential house in the town of Adloun.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The diner specializes in morning staples like crispy hash browns, bacon, and oversize breakfast plates that serve as perfect fuel for bike rides around the island.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Midwest Living,
31 May 2026
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Scroll on to grab chic wrinkle-free staples ahead of your next summer vacation.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
30 May 2026
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The sheriff's office said that the opinion came back on May 13, and Labat continued discussions with police chiefs, other law enforcement partners, mayors, and Fulton County justice partners to understand the impact on daily operations and the impact on the community.—
Emily McLeod,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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This warrior spoke to a council of chiefs called by the British in the aftermath of the Fort Necessity fight.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Like almost all modern iterations of music, the genre of Catalan rumba has evolved alongside streaming-era influences and the younger generations of musicians who have taken up its sonic essences and distilled them through their own lenses.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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Many imitation almond extracts or essences rely on synthetic benzaldehyde for flavor, which can create saccharine notes that overpower delicate desserts like custards, sponges, or pastry creams.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Mains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mains. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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