as in head
the upper or front part of the body that contains the brain, the major sense organs, and the mouth
The ball missed her glove and she's got one gnarly bump on her melon as a result.
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Recent Examples of melon
Squash, cucumbers, pumpkins, and other types of melons are heavy feeders that may steal nutrients away from watermelons and make melon harvests less impressive.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025
Fruits like lemons, limes, melons, and strawberries, as well as vegetables like cucumbers, make great additions to water.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 12 May 2025
As is often the case with viognier, aromas of ripe yellow fruit, apricot and ripe melons dominate.
—Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
At the height of melon season, hours stretch from sunrise to nearly midnight.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025
Fruits like lemons, limes, melons, and strawberries, as well as vegetables like cucumbers, make great additions to water.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 12 May 2025
As is often the case with viognier, aromas of ripe yellow fruit, apricot and ripe melons dominate.
—Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
At the height of melon season, hours stretch from sunrise to nearly midnight.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for melon
Noun
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Now, Maineri heads into year 12 with 18 pitchers on his roster, hoping that rising junior Caleb Gilbert and sophomore-to-be Zach Hess will emerge at the top of the pitching rotation.—
John Roach,
NOLA.com,
19 July 2017
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Cal Fire representatives said the current parking mess has already impacted them because the driveway to their station enters the highway not far from the trail head.—
J. Harry Jones,
Ramona Sentinel,
19 July 2017
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Stringer and Bian measured different parts of the skulls, noting the overall skull length, the length of the rows of teeth, and other characteristics.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
26 June 2025
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The man was hospitalized with internal bleeding in his skull and other injuries, officers said.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2025
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Beyond bean counting, Five Below CEO Winnie Park sees how smarter inventory selection frees store staff to elevate customer experience.—
Noah Barsky,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Though beans and lentils are high in carbohydrates (the macronutrient that impacts blood sugar the most) certain high-carb foods, like beans and lentils, can support healthy blood sugar.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
25 June 2025
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Or the witches from The Witches with their terrifying claws and bald pates.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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What to look for in quality wet dog food Texture Wet dog food usually comes in the form of ground meat or a loaf, but there are some pates available, which have a paste-like and smooth consistency.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
9 June 2025
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Yet despite requests from the leaders of Germany and of Poland to be granted shelter under the French and British shields, neither nuclear power has so far formally approved extending its atomic dome.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2025
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While Zeke and Angel each have their own noggin, the East Bay Vivarium believes the snakes share one set of internal organs.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Giro, Bell, Smith, POC, and Kask are all reputable brands with a wide range of shapes to fit bulbous and diminutive noggins alike.—
Chris Cona,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Melon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melon. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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