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
  • The proposal, covering more than 160 commercial parcels and nearly $7 million in services over five years, heads to City Hall as residents demand clarity on who will benefit.
    Alejandra Molina, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
  • Shower heads, curtains, and liners should be cleaned every month or two, depending on how often your shower is used.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
Noun
  • Embolomers looked like a cross between a crocodile and an eel, with large skulls full of sharp teeth, followed by long, eel-like bodies.
    Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 23 June 2026
  • Breakfast browse Twins Mercy and Goodness were born with their skulls fused together.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 22 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
  • Key Takeaways Eating a fiber-rich dinner with foods like beans, vegetables, fruits, and whole grains can help support regular bowel movements.
    Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 22 June 2026
  • Many vegetable crops tolerate juglone and can be planted close to walnut trees, including corn, squash, beans, melons, and carrots.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
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  • 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
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  • The food truck officially launched in 2021 and serves Filipino-style egg rolls, along with dishes such as chicken adobo and pancit, or Filipino-style noodles.
    USA TODAY Network, USA Today, 19 June 2026
  • The appearance eventually escalated into a fight between the pair with pool noodles after Damon insulted Kimmel’s parents and Kimmel insisted this stunt did not mean Kimmel was on the show.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2026

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“Pates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pates. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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