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as in center
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
a college campus that was a nucleus of opposition to the war
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as in core
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
the nucleus of the movement's methodology has always been passive resistance
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Recent Examples of nucleus
The scientists then rewrote the 14 key genes in the cell’s nucleus to match those of the dire wolf; no ancient dire wolf DNA was actually spliced into the gray wolf’s genome.
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Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
Or will Candiace Dillard Bassett, who has the sharpest tongue on Bravo and a growing music career, become the new nucleus of the franchise?
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 26 Mar. 2025
Re-signing Bichette, who's eligible for free agency at the end of this season, would give Toronto a nucleus to build around for years.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
The next step was to transfer a nucleus with the edited DNA into a dunnart ovum.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
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Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
Or will Candiace Dillard Bassett, who has the sharpest tongue on Bravo and a growing music career, become the new nucleus of the franchise?
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 26 Mar. 2025
Re-signing Bichette, who's eligible for free agency at the end of this season, would give Toronto a nucleus to build around for years.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
The next step was to transfer a nucleus with the edited DNA into a dunnart ovum.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nucleus
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Colorado went just 13-12 over two seasons with Sanders under center, and failed to win a bowl game or compete for a conference title.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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The move comes on the heels of massive changes at the center, as President Trump fired the president and chairman in early February.—
Ashraf Khalil,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Trump has hit multiple records for his first 100 days in office, but the rapidity of his actions also highlights the fragility of relying on presidential action to cement core policies.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
29 Apr. 2025
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While Republicans broadly support the core tax cut proposals Trump has championed, some have raised concerns about the overall fiscal impact of the package, which by some estimates could add around $5 trillion to the national debt in the next decade.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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These include plans for a Trump tower in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh and major hub Jeddah, real estate projects in Oman and further expansion in Abu Dhabi.—
Federico Maccioni,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The couple is visiting a community hub and an artisan market to meet some of the island’s creators.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Yellows 1, 2, 3 and 4: Were all banned in 1959 after they were potentially linked to lesions and heart damage.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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This odd dental habit could spark heart health risks, experts warn.—
Fox News Staff,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The pilot eventually managed to land the airplane outside Belize City after being forced to circle the airspace between northern Belize and the capital.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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On the other side of the Nile, which runs through the capital, Babakir Khalid, 2 months old, gasped for breath.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Pretty much, Orji’s focus for the live format isn’t to recreate what’s been done before, but making the experience her own while staying true to the essence of the show.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Accompanied by sweeping string arrangements and powerful blaring horns, the song encapsulates the essence of modern mariachi while staying rooted in its timeless traditions.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
18 Apr. 2025
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There’s no shortage of wealth moving to Frankfurt, either, with the German city capitalizing on London’s tarnished reputation as a money-making mecca since Brexit.—
Zoë Dare Hall,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Neales described the Smoke Freaks headquarters as a mecca for barbecuing, grilling and smoking with 24 different pieces of equipment, from a big Texas offset smoker to 55-gallon metal drums.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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But a personal encounter with veganism pulled her back to her culinary roots — this time with a mission.—
Sierra Knoch,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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Medications and lifestyle changes that address the root cause may help ease a dry cough, including: GERD and acid reflux: Medications like proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and H2 blockers help reduce the amount of acid your stomach produces.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Nucleus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nucleus. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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