mazards

variants or mazzards
Definition of mazardsnext
plural of mazard, chiefly dialect
as in heads
the upper or front part of the body that contains the brain, the major sense organs, and the mouth Granny threatened to whop me on the mazard if I didn't start minding my manners

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Noun
  • So uncompromising as to turn hard heads into soft behinds.
    Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Wiser heads, though, can see that the fraud also robbed funds from those who needed them the most and that rooting out fraud should not be a partisan issue.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The bureau also worked with an osteologist to take noninvasive measurements of the skulls to help identify their origins and return them for proper reburial ceremonies.
    Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
  • CocoAndré sells Dubai chocolate bars, truffles in the shape of cowboy boots and sugar skulls and Horchata lattes.
    Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Bacon, onion, and brown sugar pack these beans with amazing flavor.
    Patricia S York, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
  • That breaks down as 30 by the back door landing on bags of beans and rice; 40 by the three-compartment sink and dry storage shelves, landing on spices and dirty dishes; 10 by a kitchen prep table; 10 under another prep table; 10 by the walk-in freezer and steam table; and two by the front counter.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
  • The white-terrazzo bar is topped with three 18-foot verdigris sculptural palms, while velvet booths are encased in their own domes, reminiscent of shells.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Now the junta that ousted her seeks to hold sham polls in December to entrench and legitimize their rule.
    Kim Aris, Time, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Among several polls, one from the Pew Research Center out earlier this year showed that conservatives under 50 were increasingly skeptical of Israel.
    Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The next slide showed a mouthwatering array of meats, cheeses, crudite and nuts set for snacking on, along with bottles of Haack's champagne line, Clé Cachée, chilling behind an array of glasses.
    Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
  • For instance, nuts, seeds, nut butters, and chocolate are more prone to oxidation, which can lead to rancid flavors or a gritty texture.
    Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Cheeses, meat, and veggies are layered between the soft noodles.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
  • This hearty make-ahead brunch casserole features Italian sausage, purchased Alfredo sauce, hash browns, mozzarella cheese, oven-ready lasagna noodles, and cottage cheese.
    Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The center went 2-for-8 in the loss but had eight rebounds, two blocks, one assist and one steal.
    Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
  • The Avs stumbled out of the starting blocks the past two seasons.
    Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
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“Mazards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mazards. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.

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