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Recent Examples of Synonyms for occiput
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The growing dangers of heat waves can already be seen this summer, the researchers noted, pointing to the late June heat dome that settled over the Eastern U.S. and set new daily heat records in at least 50 cities, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025 -
Lessons from the 2021 heat dome The 2021 heat wave was a catalyzing event for the community.—
Brian G. Henning,
The Conversation,
9 July 2025
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Keep your noggin and bones in one piece Kids and adults play more in summer and try new activities, which can lead to head injuries or fractures.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Keeping the noggin protected is a priority, and the Ambush 2 mountain bike helmet is up to the task.—
Will Porter,
Outside Online,
25 June 2025
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The restaurant is far from an afterthought of the distillery experience, offering a menu of mostly small plates, including pate en croute, beef tartare, trout dip with saltines, frog legs, and gnocchi with mushroom ragu.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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Nashville haunt, with its sliced pork, pate and bologna.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Cal Fire representatives said the current parking mess has already impacted them because the driveway to their station enters the highway not far from the trail head.—
J. Harry Jones,
Ramona Sentinel,
19 July 2017
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Now, Maineri heads into year 12 with 18 pitchers on his roster, hoping that rising junior Caleb Gilbert and sophomore-to-be Zach Hess will emerge at the top of the pitching rotation.—
John Roach,
NOLA.com,
19 July 2017
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The man kept the Harbin cranium well hidden as he was instructed to hide it from the Japanese army.—
Nick Butler,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2025
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There were also three unique variants of amino acids present on the cranium — amino acids that were also found on Denisova 3, a finger bone recovered from Denisova Cave in 2008.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
19 June 2025
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The skull, last documented in 1997, is believed to remain in the vault, although its precise condition is not fully known.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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The 10-month-old baby was taken to a hospital with a skull fracture and retinal hemorrhages, which caused a brain bleed, KDKA reported.—
Mike Stunson,
Miami Herald,
21 July 2025
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The Boost: Turkey, tofu, beans, and eggs serve up a good dose of protein, iron, potassium, and magnesium; nuts and seeds add healthy fats.—
Katie Sullivan Morford,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 July 2025
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Pick options like beans, soy foods, nuts and seeds more often.—
Marygrace Taylor,
Flow Space,
18 July 2025
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For a fun sweet-and-salty spin, swap the chow mein noddles for an equal amount of potato sticks.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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For a fun sweet-and-salty spin, swap the chow mein noddles for an equal amount of potato sticks.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Occiput.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occiput. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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