pates

plural of pate
as in heads
the upper or front part of the body that contains the brain, the major sense organs, and the mouth plopped a cap on his bald pate

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Recent Examples of pates 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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Noun
  • Despite the lack of goals, the game was exciting with end-to-end runs and missed chances that left fans of both teams groaning and burying their heads in their hands.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 28 June 2026
  • While posing for a photo opp, Stewart turned heads in a black-and-white tweed skirt suit by Chanel.
    Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 27 June 2026
Noun
  • An additional 29 canine skulls, hundreds of bones, and 91 microchips were recovered from the scene, Honsal said during the June 29 news conference.
    Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • There’s a bug-eyed rabbit, a blue donkey and several variations of what appear to be skulls.
    Ryan Steven Green, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • Filling a National Battle Depot with spare parts (or even spare modules--like a few spare bows or bow domes for Virginia Class submarines) will force the PAEs to really exercise their new authorities.
    Craig Hooper, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
  • The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • Baked beans belong at a Fourth of July cookout like hotdogs belong at the ballpark.
    Patricia S York, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
  • While he was barred from spilling the beans during our interview, the comedian hinted at some big names hitting the stage in tribute to Lauryn Hill, who will receive the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award.
    Mikey Fresh, VIBE.com, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • Her lab has found even modest additions to the diet — a handful of nuts or an avocado — can enrich certain beneficial bacteria over the course of a few weeks.
    Will Stone, NPR, 22 June 2026
  • Including foods like avocado, olive oil, nuts, or seeds can make your meal more satisfying and may also stimulate digestion.
    Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • Highlights from the open kitchen include yellowtail crudo with kimchi foam, mugwort noodles in creamy black sesame sauce and an elegant take on Juicy Fruit gum for dessert.
    Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • While some noodles allow rich sauces to slide off and pool at the bottom of the bowl, others are designed to capture every drop.
    Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026

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“Pates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pates. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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