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Recent Examples of nectar
Why the succession of bloom matters Pollinators need a steady supply of nectar and pollen from spring through fall.
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Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
Male mosquitoes feed on nectar, mate and die off quickly, one expert told USA TODAY, but female mosquitoes — the ones that bite — can live upwards of four weeks when temperatures are ideal.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
Hummers will take advantage of most nectar that’s offered, but when the food and ambiance (clean feeders and no predators) are to their liking, word does get around.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2025
Contrary to popular belief, keeping up a nectar source will not confuse the hummingbird and discourage it from migrating.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
Male mosquitoes feed on nectar, mate and die off quickly, one expert told USA TODAY, but female mosquitoes — the ones that bite — can live upwards of four weeks when temperatures are ideal.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
Hummers will take advantage of most nectar that’s offered, but when the food and ambiance (clean feeders and no predators) are to their liking, word does get around.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2025
Contrary to popular belief, keeping up a nectar source will not confuse the hummingbird and discourage it from migrating.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nectar
Noun
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Dozens of beverage chains have exploded onto the scene in recent years offering coffee at steep discounts.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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By day the Ultramar pool bar offers refreshing beverages and light fare while at night the place buzzes with energy and music.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There are beer stands, dessert carts and liquor bars throughout the ballpark.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Victor Schwartz, a wine and liquor importer, spoke to ABC News.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Elevate your head and avoid late-night meals or alcohol to prevent heartburn.—
Sarah Hudgens,
Health,
11 Nov. 2025
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Investigators believe that driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs does not appear to be a factor in the collision.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The cocktails are standout, with lots of libations made with Outer Banks Distilling (the rum is excellent).—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Nov. 2025
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Its iterations of the iconic libation — each arrives pre-salted — run from the classic to the frozen guacamole-flavored to the salsa-oriented.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The 40th release, however, marks the first time the brand has ever released a tequila—an extra añejo blend put together by a leading name in the agave spirits industry.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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Cushla’s world is full of defiant spirits, including her mother, a woman struggling with addiction who spends most of her days bound to her living room and the bottom of a bottle.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The chain started with a single location in Rogers in 2017 and offers more than 20,000 drink combinations.—
John Magsam,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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When To Seek Medical Care Things like fizzy drinks, overeating, or swallowing air can cause bloating.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Despite its simple design and one-button operation, the machine lets users customize their coffee, select their preferred pods, and adjustthe amount of water used for each brew.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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Cold brew, nitro and other customizations are excluded.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Nectar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nectar. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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