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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
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
The proper mixture for nectar is one part sugar to four parts water and do not add red dye.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 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
The proper mixture for nectar is one part sugar to four parts water and do not add red dye.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nectar
Noun
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This series covers food and beverages, personal care, beauty, household care, home goods, baby and kids, pets and so much more.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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This beverage tastes like a relaxing day on a beautiful beach.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Early in the investigation, authorities searched trash cans in the alley outside the Rainbow Room for knives but tested only a few of the liquor bottles in the club for prints.—
Keith Sharon,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 Oct. 2025
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Struggling to survive in Prohibition Chicago, with the police on their tail and an Irish assassin hot on their tracks, the women resort to crime, selling bootleg liquor to the Irish mob.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Made without parabens, soaps or alcohols, the hypoallergenic wipes are great for all skin types, including sensitive skin.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, and raw dough all pose serious risks due to toxic ingredients or fermentation byproducts.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Guests at Thursday’s opening night party indulged in food and libations that were set up by Carbone and Casa Amigo.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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For those who arrive after happy hour ends, there are other ways to save on libations.—
Jessica Peralta,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Martinez appeared to be in good spirits about that rather personal jab about his appearance, and Boone probably meant no harm to his rival’s broadcaster.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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But perhaps, all the Yankees needed was to summon the spirits that lie past the center-field wall in this ballpark.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The omakase experience is $80 per person and will include 11 courses and a welcome drink.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Each card had a corresponding cocktail that went with it, which left the final drink of the night in fate’s hands.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Eletta Explore is a fully automatic machine that crafts more than 50 hot and cold drinks, including cold brew in under 3 minutes.—
Melissa Knific,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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Each drink’s brew can also be adjusted separately.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Nectar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nectar. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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