occiput

noun

Definition of occiputnext
as in dome

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for occiput
  1. dome
  2. noggin
  3. pate
  4. head
  5. skull
  6. cranium
  7. bean
  8. scalp
Noun
  • Southern California will be able to cool off as the heat dome moves further away.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
  • The heat dome responsible for this heat wave may also set records for its intensity in parts of Southern California and Arizona.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of dome
Noun
  • Shanahan doesn’t slam his head into 300-pound linemen for a living, but the 49ers aren’t taking any chances with his noggin’.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 26 July 2026
  • The ball grazed his glove before bouncing squarely on his noggin and over the wall.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Definition of noggin
Noun
  • The pate uses trim such as collars and tails, which are double smoked, much like classic barbecue burnt ends.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
  • The smooth pate texture is perfect for older dogs who have issues with their teeth.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
Definition of pate
Noun
  • Then, Punk took down Rhodes with a head scissors before locking in an armbar.
    — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Confidence grows when your plan leaves your head and meets the calendar.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of head
Noun
  • The themes are about honor and destiny; there are massively violent battle scenes; one character ends up with the entire back half of his skull bashed in.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Court records indicate he was diagnosed with a skull fracture and a brain bleed, necessitating emergency surgery.
    — Abby Dodge, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Definition of skull
Noun
  • Using Neanderthal cranium shapes to estimate specific brain regions’ volume, some investigators claimed to see signs of a mind with feeble linguistic abilities, poor executive function and an unremarkable memory.
    — Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 20 July 2026
  • In the case of the female individual, the authors noted an unusual break at the base of the cranium that likely occurred near the time of death.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 11 June 2026
Definition of cranium
Noun
  • The eight bean bags are divided according to color, and players will alternate standing behind their cornhole board and tossing the bean bags at the opposing board.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond using high-quality and fresh beans, keeping them whole until just before pulling the espresso is just as important.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of bean
Noun
  • The shampoo’s formula is made from a hard-working blend of ingredients to boost scalp and root health, creating a robust canvas for your hair to grow into its happiest, thickest self.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Most commonly, Vo says excessive sweating happens in the armpits, palms, soles of feet, face and scalp, though others have more widespread sweating.
    — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of scalp
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