as in heads
the upper or front part of the body that contains the brain, the major sense organs, and the mouth
tapped his noddle to indicate he was thinking
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Noun
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My mother did not let the number of heads that were turning our way go unremarked upon.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026 -
In one episode, the crew of the Red Dwarf visits an Earth on which time moves backwards, culminating in a slapstick reverse Wild West-style bar fight that sees teeth reappear in mouths, windows reassemble, and chairs unbreak over heads.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Pasta with wasabi cream was a solid dish, but the scallops crowning the noodles seemed a touch overcooked and under-seasoned.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Poached tripe with mung bean noodles and a variety of toppings is a staple dish of Beijing’s Muslim Hui population.—
Jen Lin-Liu,
Saveur,
11 Mar. 2026
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For soluble fiber, try orange segments in a smoothie, beans in a breakfast burrito, or a bowl of oatmeal.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
16 Mar. 2026
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Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chili is slightly thickened and the beans are flavorful, about 10 minutes.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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His company discreetly receives, cleans, whitens, and markets human skulls and skeletons for sale strictly to medical, educational, and academic institutions.—
Jeff Wilson,
Outdoor Life,
11 Mar. 2026
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It’s infused into a patient’s brain through burr holes drilled through their skulls.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Heat domes occur when a strong and persistent region of high pressure sits over land, trapping hot air like a lid on a pot.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
16 Mar. 2026
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The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Noddles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noddles. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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