Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occiputs
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For soluble fiber, try orange segments in a smoothie, beans in a breakfast burrito, or a bowl of oatmeal.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
16 Mar. 2026 -
Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chili is slightly thickened and the beans are flavorful, about 10 minutes.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle declared victory against challenger Brendan Reilly in Tuesday’s Democratic primary, with the downtown alderman conceding defeat roughly 90 minutes after polls closed.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Election officials hoped to see busy polls after statewide turnout in the 2024 primary was 19%, the lowest in more than five decades.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Pasta with wasabi cream was a solid dish, but the scallops crowning the noodles seemed a touch overcooked and under-seasoned.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Poached tripe with mung bean noodles and a variety of toppings is a staple dish of Beijing’s Muslim Hui population.—
Jen Lin-Liu,
Saveur,
11 Mar. 2026
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Trey Hall finished with a double-double for the Panthers, recording 11 points and a game-high 10 rebounds to go with three steals, two blocks and an assist.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2026
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The gravitational pressure could be so extreme as to crush neutrons into their building blocks, which are fundamental particles called quarks and the gluons that ordinarily bind quarks together to form protons and neutrons.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
15 Mar. 2026
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Heat domes occur when a strong and persistent region of high pressure sits over land, trapping hot air like a lid on a pot.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
16 Mar. 2026
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The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Better yet, grind your own from peanuts or other nuts in stores that have a grinder, or do it at home in a food processor.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
16 Mar. 2026
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Points are given for having at least three natural food sources for wildlife, things like seeds, native plants, nuts and cones, host plants for caterpillars, a layer of fallen leaves, insects, etc.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Speaking of pates, Dunk also visits the blacksmith, Steely Pate, who offers to sell him armor for 800 stags, or cheaper armor for 600.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The tacos, including a colorful vegetarian version studded with nobs of cauliflower, are served on some of the city’s best corn tortillas, some blushed with pink from beets or green from the soft steel of spinach.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Occiputs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occiputs. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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