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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
Small plates hover in the mid-teens, mains climb into the $30-$40 range and the Sofreh Experience runs $75 per person.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
Plonk Another Montana original with a decidedly coastal California feel, Plonk is a wine bar that also specializes in creative cocktails and unexpected small plates and mains such as crab rangoon with kimchi and duck confit ravioli.
—Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
Some are portioned for two; others are larger mains for a family affair; and there are plenty of delicious options for people taking the special occasion to celebrate their one-and-only selves.
—Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Feb. 2026
Familiar dishes with small boosts tend to shine the most — creamy pastas, roasted proteins, cozy vegetarian mains, chocolate-forward desserts.
—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
Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
Plonk Another Montana original with a decidedly coastal California feel, Plonk is a wine bar that also specializes in creative cocktails and unexpected small plates and mains such as crab rangoon with kimchi and duck confit ravioli.
—Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
Some are portioned for two; others are larger mains for a family affair; and there are plenty of delicious options for people taking the special occasion to celebrate their one-and-only selves.
—Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Feb. 2026
Familiar dishes with small boosts tend to shine the most — creamy pastas, roasted proteins, cozy vegetarian mains, chocolate-forward desserts.
—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
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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Secure the fabric to the ground with ties or weights.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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The moves were tentative, though, and Nvidia swung between being one of the market’s heaviest weights and one of its biggest strengths.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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As his career expanded across continents, so did his real estate holdings—from historic London residences to discreet Tribeca apartments and sleek California retreats.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2026
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Contributor Diana Hubbell is a James Beard Award-winning food and travel journalist who has spent more than a decade reporting across three continents.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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The stars eventually go supernova, and their respective cores collapse to form black holes containing as much as 100 times the mass of the sun.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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When stars with around the same mass as the sun run out of hydrogen, the fuel necessary for nuclear fusion in their cores, their cores collapse and their outer layers swell out and are eventually lost.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Poison dart frog species have long fascinated researchers and the public, partly because of their diminutive size and striking color patterns and also because of the stories surrounding the deadly toxins found on their bodies.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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The bodies of 53 unidentified Palestinians, along with 86 unidentified human remains, were laid to rest Friday at a mass burial in a cemetery in central Gaza's Deir Al-Balah.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Some of the best fashion staples are the most practical, like this Lexsion Insert Bag Organizer.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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Calming staples like Centella asiatica, madecassoside, artemisia, and tea tree help prevent irritation while these pads help shed dull, dead cells for a clearer look.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
15 Feb. 2026
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The national report was released last week by the Major Cities Chiefs Association, made up of police chiefs from the largest cities in the United States and Canada.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Real estate brokers say many hedge funders, private equity chiefs and venture capital investors are also joining traditional Wall Street bankers in the buying spree.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
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The spa uses oils and essences from the hotel's medicinal garden, while the treatment rooms are set within the former convent's nuns' cells.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 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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“Mains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mains. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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