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Adjective
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Players and coaches are chummier than ever, and there’s enough money and fame to go around to waste time being petty.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026 -
Black metal has been chummy with ambient music since birth, but Ulver’s commitment to the genre is something else.—
Daniel Bromfield,
Pitchfork,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Schubert and the law enforcement agencies that fall under her jurisdiction appear to be bosom buddies.—
Monique Judge,
The Root,
15 May 2018
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Jim Hamre and Zack Willhoite were also bosom buddies in their passion for public transportation who had excitedly awaited the day higher-speed trains could zip through their home turf.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
20 Dec. 2017
Adjective
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Its sculptural presence, its ceremonial posture, its architectural arms became inseparable from its myth.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2026
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Some siblings are inseparable, talking daily and sharing even the most TMI dating updates.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Austin is offering everything from la Madeleine’s chocolate-strawberry bakery boards to Azul’s candlelit rooftop cabanas, including intimate prix-fixe dinners and playful donut boat adventures.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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Creating a more romantic atmosphere at home can transform your space into a cozy, intimate retreat.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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While not all offices or remote cultures may support a ‘bring your pet to work day,’ there are some easy ways to create a more pet-friendly culture that drives a sense of belonging and increases organizational reputation.—
Marissa Andrada,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2026
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Host a Pottery or Clay Night Air-dry or oven-bake clay is beginner-friendly and perfect for a cozy craft night.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Army is expected to be a mid-pack team in the American Conference.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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In 2009, the company ran into trouble in the wake of the financial crisis and was put into a pre-pack receivership.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes,
15 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Jackson, 84, was admitted to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in November for progressive supranuclear palsy, or PSP, a neurodegenerative condition.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
22 Dec. 2025
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Progressive supranuclear palsy, or PSP, is a rare neurological disorder that affects body movements, walking and balance, and eye movements, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
17 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Super Bowl Sunday will bring watch parties with overflowing snack tables and a familiar lineup of wings, chips and dip.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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This moment marks the transition from familiar to unpredictable.—
Micki Meyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Pally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pally. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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