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Recent Examples of nuclear
That followed an unprecedented strike in June on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
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Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 8 Nov. 2025
That anxiety grew after America bombed Iranian nuclear sites earlier this year.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
The Fujian is smaller than its US counterparts, carries fewer aircraft, and is conventionally powered, while all 11 US carriers are nuclear and can sail for up to 20 years without refueling.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Although Szijjártó said Budapest is not likely to adjust its nuclear fuel purchases from Russia, Reuters reported.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 7 Nov. 2025
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Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 8 Nov. 2025
That anxiety grew after America bombed Iranian nuclear sites earlier this year.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
The Fujian is smaller than its US counterparts, carries fewer aircraft, and is conventionally powered, while all 11 US carriers are nuclear and can sail for up to 20 years without refueling.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Although Szijjártó said Budapest is not likely to adjust its nuclear fuel purchases from Russia, Reuters reported.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuclear
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Hodges watched the crowd flow by, noting that a significant number wore tactical gear such as helmets, goggles, and ballistic vests—not the sort of accoutrements people typically wear to peaceably listen to speeches.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
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Ali called for an independent investigation by the California Attorney General, as well as the immediate release of all body-camera footage, ballistic evidence and witness statements.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
4 Jan. 2026
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This has unintended consequences when both Batel and Spock share a vision that sends Spock into a berserk rage.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
31 July 2025
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But that was before Watkins suffered a season-ending ACL tear and before UConn star Paige Bueckers went absolutely berserk, scoring 40 in the Sweet 16.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2025
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However, mental health experts now warn that for a small group of vulnerable people, long and emotionally charged conversations with AI may worsen delusions or psychotic symptoms.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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People with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder may be quiet and withdrawn for a long time, then unexpectedly slip into a psychotic episode.—
Kat McGowan,
NPR,
31 Dec. 2025
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Reconcept uses music paired with specific frequencies tailored to different physical and mental needs.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Rusty recognized the severity of the situation and admitted her to a mental hospital.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The key figure turns out to be Alex’s mysterious Aunt Gladys, played in full psycho-biddy drag by Amy Madigan.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
8 Aug. 2025
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Her ability to sell the most demented line readings with a doe-eyed smile—and to thrive in the show’s rat-a-tat pacing—gave 30 Rock some of its funniest moments.—
Keaton Bell,
Vogue,
2 Jan. 2026
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Trapped in a secret room within Vault 31, the youngest member of the once-prestigious MacLean family (played by Moisés Arias) is desperate to outsmart the demented half-robot holding him hostage.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
16 Dec. 2025
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“Nuclear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuclear. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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