meshes 1 of 2

plural of mesh
as in web
something that catches and holds a routine request that got hung up in the meshes of the state bureaucracy

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meshes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of mesh

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Recent Examples of meshes
Noun
Components such as porous meshes and foams must be manufactured at scale, incorporated into working systems, and shown to maintain their unusual corrosion resistance over long operating periods. New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026 Others still involve video to a significant degree but incorporate more explicit 3D information, like data related to positioning, meshes, and so on somewhere in the process. ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026 This might be the last chance to get these items, so check out the latest sales and savings on meshes and routers. George Yang, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026 Microservices introduced flexibility but also required service meshes, observability platforms and policy controls. Nishanth Prakash, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 Functional mapping techniques, for instance, can relate similar shapes but are restricted to open-loop motions on clean meshes. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026 Instead of rigid probes that scar the brain, the porous, ultraflexible meshes were built to match the softness of cells and move with them. IEEE Spectrum, 4 Mar. 2026 How that mix meshes with WBD’s entertainment leadership group is an open question and could lead to culture clashes. Alex Sherman,lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026 Minister for Forest, Ecology and Environment Eshwar B Khandre told the English language Indian newspaper Deccan Herald that all parks should have meshes on safari vehicle windows and camera openings. Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
Moving away from a retrospective punishment mechanism appealed to Portsmouth too, as did the shift to a focus on liquidity, something which meshes with the aims of the independent football regulator, which recently came into operation in England. Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 The younger Young has actually been in the touring band for over a decade now and his playing style meshes well with that of Uncle Angus. Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026 And with over 30 colors and patterns to choose from, there’s a look that meshes into everyone’s closet. Lauren Barnhill, Southern Living, 23 July 2026 The resort’s traditional shingle-style architecture meshes well with its historic surroundings, and its location puts guests close to Newport’s bustling waterfront and Gilded Age mansions. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 21 July 2026 How that sensibility meshes with Major League Baseball will be evident when the KAWS x MLB collection is released ahead of the Dodgers visiting the New York Yankees for a three-game series July 17-19. Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 The windswept tumult is filmed in lyrical slow motion, with high-contrast lighting, and the imagery meshes with Angèle’s text to evoke the inner lives of Maxine and Ada, conjuring subjectivity itself. Richard Brody, New Yorker, 27 June 2026 Sneakerinas are the playful cross between sneakers and ballet flats, and their athletic vibe meshes perfectly with the slightly sporty feel of capri leggings. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 12 June 2026 Boyle puts extra meat on Patrick’s bare bones with a soulful performance that meshes precisely with Petticrew’s turn as the slight-in-stature but formidably strong-willed Shiv. Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meshes
Noun
  • Apple reportedly plans to pitch the iPhone Ultra as a device that's more beneficial for web browsing, framing subjects with a gigantic viewfinder, and most importantly, watching video.
    Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Morgan was at the center of a web of banks and industrial enterprises that exerted unprecedented control over the country’s commerce.
    Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • When a rockslide traps them on a narrow plank 4,000 feet up, Jax must face her fears to survive.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2026
  • But the heat dome, an area of high pressure that traps warm air beneath it, isn’t just sending temperatures soaring.
    Tyler Ory, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Diagramming software that turns a tangle of process steps or network layouts into something readable usually comes with a subscription attached.
    StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The pain of his inability to speak about the tangle of anger and shame gnawing at him is palpable.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • So here's the part where DC's comic book logic tangles itself into knots.
    Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • But consent decrees are legally and politically complicated, and the treatment of migrant children further tangles the situation.
    Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
Noun
  • Governments in the region launched a massive response, including traps, sniffer dogs, drone surveillance and most importantly, sterile flies.
    Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The direct heat helps re-crisp the bottom of the crust, while the lid traps heat, so the cheese and toppings warm through without the crust becoming excessively dry.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026

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“Meshes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meshes. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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