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Recent Examples of nectar
Select native plants with complete flower parts that offer nectar and pollen.
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Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
Fall hummingbird migration is prompted by changing daylight, cooler weather and fewer flowers, nectar and insects during the season, along with the birds' internal biological calendar, Hummingbird Central explains.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 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
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Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
Fall hummingbird migration is prompted by changing daylight, cooler weather and fewer flowers, nectar and insects during the season, along with the birds' internal biological calendar, Hummingbird Central explains.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 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
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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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In total, 1,053,483 people died; 95,350 deaths from external causes (accidents, violent and alcohol-attributable causes), and 955,723 from other underlying causes.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Items not valid for the senior and discount included prescriptions, alcohol, tobacco, phone services, transit passes, postage, Arizona Lottery tickets, event tickets, fuel, gift cards, money orders and Western Union services.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
4 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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In October 2024, New Glarus Brewing broke ground on its 65,000 square-foot expansion of its Hilltop building, 2400 State Highway 69, New Glarus, including its brew hall, parking lot, new Sugar River Distillery and hospitality facilities.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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My favorite is the cold brew flavor.—
Colleen Murphy,
Health,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Nectar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nectar. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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