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Recent Examples of Synonyms for occiputs
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Avoid planting garlic near peas, beans, and asparagus, as garlic may compete with these vegetables for nutrients (particularly nitrogen), inhibit their growth, and reduce their yield.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026 -
Plant them alongside companion plants like potatoes, peppers, beans, or peas, but avoid garlic, onions, and other cruciferous plants that may increase the risk of both plants suffering from a fungal disease that causes swollen roots and eventual death.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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Only two of the nine major candidates will emerge from the primary and polls show the race lacks an obvious frontrunner.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Recent polls put the AfD’s popularity hovering around 40%, more than 10 –points ahead of rival parties.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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Cooked noodles soak up the thick egg batter for a custard-like texture with pops of freshness from peas.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2026
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Penne noodles hold the creamy sauce allowing for a burst of flavor in each bite.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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Nearly 6-5, Payton is an athletic, long pass rusher who may need to build the power in his game to withstand blocks from NFL linemen.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Pedestrian Mall, known widely as the Ped Mall, is a popular area in downtown Iowa City a few blocks away from the University of Iowa's main campus.—
Brandon Hurley,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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Plastic domes help retain moisture and raise humidity levels for an effective mix of heat and moisture.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
20 Apr. 2026
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The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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According to registered dietitians, a mix of nuts, especially pistachios, and dried tart cherries is the healthiest late-night snack.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
19 Apr. 2026
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Many whole foods are naturally gluten-free, including fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 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 Apr. 2026.
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