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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
Familiar dishes with small boosts tend to shine the most — creamy pastas, roasted proteins, cozy vegetarian mains, chocolate-forward desserts.
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
To facilitate the transport, Citizens is building four new booster stations, which keep the water moving, and about 52 miles of transmission mains.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 26 Jan. 2026
Sprinkle colorful berries onto your morning oatmeal or chia pudding, and add fresh or cooked vegetables to your mains and side dishes.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 22 Jan. 2026
The harvester can also run continuously when plugged into mains power, or it can be powered by a portable external battery pack.
—Shirl Leigh
january 20, New Atlas, 20 Jan. 2026
With a menu that spans pizzas, deli salads, sandwiches and a smattering of mains and sides, even the weariest palate will find something to eat.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Choose a cookbook from your collection (one of Martha's many is a natural choice) or snag a new one from the library, and work your way through each of the appetizers, mains, and desserts.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 11 Jan. 2026
Coiffed Italians order bottles of red from the famous Sicilian estate Tasca d’Almerita to go with plates of ravioli and meaty mains.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Take your pick from belly-warming soups and stews, cozy casseroles, hearty meat mains, rich pastas, and more.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
To facilitate the transport, Citizens is building four new booster stations, which keep the water moving, and about 52 miles of transmission mains.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 26 Jan. 2026
Sprinkle colorful berries onto your morning oatmeal or chia pudding, and add fresh or cooked vegetables to your mains and side dishes.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 22 Jan. 2026
The harvester can also run continuously when plugged into mains power, or it can be powered by a portable external battery pack.
—Shirl Leigh
january 20, New Atlas, 20 Jan. 2026
With a menu that spans pizzas, deli salads, sandwiches and a smattering of mains and sides, even the weariest palate will find something to eat.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Choose a cookbook from your collection (one of Martha's many is a natural choice) or snag a new one from the library, and work your way through each of the appetizers, mains, and desserts.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 11 Jan. 2026
Coiffed Italians order bottles of red from the famous Sicilian estate Tasca d’Almerita to go with plates of ravioli and meaty mains.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Take your pick from belly-warming soups and stews, cozy casseroles, hearty meat mains, rich pastas, and more.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 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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Walking Biking Dancing Lifting weights Swimming Ice skating and skiing are cold-weather activities that burn a lot of calories,12 and hot cocoa is often a way to relax after them.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
28 Jan. 2026
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In the overall scoring model, this dimension contributes 10% of the final score, based on the indicator weights set out in the KPI framework.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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The State Department and the NFL are working to host 150 events in more than 65 countries across five continents.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Day in, day out, American planes, drones, and commando teams go out and hunt terrorists across several continents.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
29 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, their cores can (usually) be removed, allowing sealant to be injected through them into tubeless tires.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Jan. 2026
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Since then, the plant has produced large volumes of water contaminated with radioactive substances used to cool the reactor cores.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Dec. 2025
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The strikes, which came a day after Israel accused Hamas of new ceasefire violations, hit multiple locations throughout Gaza, including an apartment building in Gaza City and a tent camp in Khan Younis, officials at hospitals that received the bodies told the Associated Press.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Before long, bodies of residents begin turning up, and diary entries from Linda's mother expose dark secrets from the past.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
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The semi-annual sale includes so many elegant staples, such as mock-neck cardigans, jackets with unique embellishments, and comfortable pants that look super polished — all starting at just $20.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Keep shopping Amazon’s massive Gap selection, which spans even more denim styles, as well as other soon-to-be staples.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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Attorneys for the defendants, including the city of Charlotte and former police chiefs Kerr Putney and Johnny Jennings, asked that the suit be dismissed.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2026
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Those sanctioned include Iran’s interior minister, senior IRGC commanders, police chiefs, judges from revolutionary courts and cyber officials involved in censorship and surveillance.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Skin care leads the conversation, alongside a growing focus on niche fragrances, refined essences and wellness treatments.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
22 Dec. 2025
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And this year’s lineup is loaded with glow-boosting icons—from milky toners and hydrating essences to overnight masks that make your skin feel like a cloud.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
2 Dec. 2025
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“Mains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mains. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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