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Almond Sable Cookies with Cacao Nibs This vegan version of a rich, delicate, crumbly sable, the classic French cookie named for its tender texture, uses only a handful of ingredients, including coconut oil, almond meal, sugar, flour and cacao nibs.
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Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Older readers of this article may have learned to write in such a way (guilty yer honor) – dipping the nib of a pen into an inkwell, and scratching out the words, hoping to have sufficient ink to complete a word, without picking up too much ink and smudging your masterpiece.
—Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2025
For dessert, there’s a housemade gelato featuring orange, custard and cacao nibs.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
The best part, of course, is sampling cacao nibs, loads of fresh fruit and nuts, as well as honey, along the way.
—Tanvi Chheda, AFAR Media, 17 Jan. 2025
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Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Older readers of this article may have learned to write in such a way (guilty yer honor) – dipping the nib of a pen into an inkwell, and scratching out the words, hoping to have sufficient ink to complete a word, without picking up too much ink and smudging your masterpiece.
—Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2025
For dessert, there’s a housemade gelato featuring orange, custard and cacao nibs.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
The best part, of course, is sampling cacao nibs, loads of fresh fruit and nuts, as well as honey, along the way.
—Tanvi Chheda, AFAR Media, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nib
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One of the two animals ended up with part of Hohl's head inside its mouth, with its jaws clamped around his cheek and skull, while the other clamped onto his left ankle.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The balanced fruitiness and mild acidity cut through the richness, while a creamy, buttery mouthfeel provides richness and a mouth-coating texture.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has helpful tips for drivers who may get stuck in a dust storm while driving.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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And, since Congress expects workers and employers to be (cough) creative when characterizing wages as tips to avoid paying taxes on otherwise taxable income, Treasury is authorized to issue additional guidance to prevent abuse.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Also called cranesbill because of the shape of their beak-like fruit produced after flowering, perennial geranium has an appealing minty-spicy scent that deer don’t like.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
26 Aug. 2025
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And that is not subject to the same kind of constraint as the beak of the finch cracking a nut, or a woodpecker pounding into a tree to get food.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
21 Aug. 2025
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Those looking to get their steps in might ping pong between the Lake Stage, near Polk Bros Park at the Pier’s entrance point, and the East Stage, at the very end, practically in the lake.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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At the end of every successful criminal prosecution, one question hangs over the heads of offenders, victims and attorneys.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Adding squeaky toys and being careful to be gentle when bathing can all help an anxious dog at bathtime, and owners should use a muzzle if their dog becomes aggressive during bathtime.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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In the end, the Chihuahua recovered nicely, and the vets advised the owners to fit him out with a basket muzzle when he was not being actively monitored, to protect the dog from its impulse to eat bad things.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Sharks’ teeth are central to their ecological success, and as apex predators, sharks are important for the overall health of marine ecosystems, Baum said.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
27 Aug. 2025
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In the dense forests of Thailand, spotting an apex predator is a rare sight.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
27 Aug. 2025
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Before, actors would in be suits and the actor would wear a giant mask so the Predator's mandibles and jaws were controlled by filmmakers.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Brawnier females with powerful mandibles act as bodyguards, protecting the colony from intruders.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
22 July 2025
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The Redhawks answer with seven senior starters back in defensive ends Troy Kashul and Jake Stanish (Buffalo), nose guard Jason Figg, linebackers Aaron and Daniel Nussbaum and defensive backs Gavin Wade and Nick Zbylut.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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In other words, the decibel number regulators settle on will define the nose length, the wing planform, and the weight budget available for structure and systems.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Nib.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nib. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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