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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.
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pates
Noun
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Guests can also order customized barrel heads, or lids, to take home.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Some can be seen with their hands tied behind their backs, kneeling with their heads touching the floor.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
6 June 2026
Noun
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The largest eastern elk would have weighed up to a thousand pounds, and a stomp or kick from that powerful animal was fatal; the skulls of dogs and wolves would be crushed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Instead, the skulls appeared to be removed skillfully from the bodies after death.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Accommodations along the way include geodesic domes, and evenings offer plenty of stargazing opportunities.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Dinner can bring in beans, lentils, barley, brown rice, farro or whole-wheat pasta.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
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In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, green beans, beans, and basil.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
Noun
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The key is building meals around high-fiber foods like beans, lentils, whole grains, berries, seeds, vegetables and nuts.—
Ryan Brennan
June 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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The company's specialty nuts -- cashews, confections and snack mixes -- follow the same quality standards as its world famous Virginia Peanuts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Expect menu offerings like a crispy oyster pancake; floating market red curry; spicy mango salad; tamarind snapper; chicken khao soi roti wrap; khao soi noodles and street shrimp pot with glass noodles, shrimp, ginger and Thai herbs.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
6 June 2026
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Cook over medium-high, stirring vigorously with one hand while moving the pan back and forth with the other, until the sauce glossily drapes the noodles, 5 to 7 minutes.—
Emily Weinstein,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
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“Pates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pates. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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