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Recent Examples of Synonyms for occiput
Noun
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Yet despite requests from the leaders of Germany and of Poland to be granted shelter under the French and British shields, neither nuclear power has so far formally approved extending its atomic dome.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025 -
The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2025
Noun
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While Zeke and Angel each have their own noggin, the East Bay Vivarium believes the snakes share one set of internal organs.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Giro, Bell, Smith, POC, and Kask are all reputable brands with a wide range of shapes to fit bulbous and diminutive noggins alike.—
Chris Cona,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 2025
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Or the witches from The Witches with their terrifying claws and bald pates.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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What to look for in quality wet dog food Texture Wet dog food usually comes in the form of ground meat or a loaf, but there are some pates available, which have a paste-like and smooth consistency.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
9 June 2025
Noun
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There's always one shot that leaves a golfer shaking his or her head.—
Mike Hutton,
Post-Tribune,
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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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 man never retrieved his treasure, and the cranium, with one tooth still attached in the upper jaw, remained unknown to science for decades until his relatives learned about it before his death.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
18 June 2025
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Stringer and Bian measured different parts of the skulls, noting the overall skull length, the length of the rows of teeth, and other characteristics.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
26 June 2025
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While Spike’s father was terrified of Kelson due to his fixation with the dead, Spike learns that the man is paying his respects to the deceased by maintaining a memorial tower of skulls.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Though beans and lentils are high in carbohydrates (the macronutrient that impacts blood sugar the most) certain high-carb foods, like beans and lentils, can support healthy blood sugar.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
25 June 2025
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Beyond bean counting, Five Below CEO Winnie Park sees how smarter inventory selection frees store staff to elevate customer experience.—
Noah Barsky,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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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 5 Jul. 2025.
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