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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Noun
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The bill next heads to the Senate for consideration in committee and, if advanced, on the floor.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Aug. 2025 -
What really turned heads of the coaches and fans, however, were the flashes behind closed doors.—
Cecil Merkerson III,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Crystal Skulls Mystery Gleaming quartz skulls in major museums were once touted as pre-Columbian artifacts with mystical powers.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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Also found in the house were human skulls; a lampshade made from human skin; more than a half-dozen masks made from the flesh of female faces; a wearable corset made from the skin of a female torso; and more.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Fast forward to now, and while those trademark domes have seemingly been retired, the band members themselves have continued to evolve in surprising ways, whether that's through new music or unexpected side quests.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Aug. 2025
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Rotate tomatoes to a spot previously occupied by corn, cabbage, or beans to help prevent blight, wilt, bacterial spot, and anthracnose.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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However, there was a problem using beans.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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On August 22, Blue Bell Creameries announced a voluntary recall of its 64-ounce Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream due to the presence of undeclared nuts, which pose a risk to individuals with nut allergies.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Just roll it over large patches of nuts and the roller collects them quickly.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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In the clip, which has been viewed more than 9 million times, the group hit each other on the head with foam noodles.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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The breast of chicken saute alfredo with egg noodles and sour cream went for $15.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Pates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pates. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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