pates

Definition of patesnext
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
  • His hair was still the same—thick, mostly brown—and my sister and I thanked him for our own abundant heads.
    Amanda Peet, New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2026
  • But most of Taylor’s department heads are women.
    Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • His company discreetly receives, cleans, whitens, and markets human skulls and skeletons for sale strictly to medical, educational, and academic institutions.
    Jeff Wilson, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026
  • It’s infused into a patient’s brain through burr holes drilled through their skulls.
    Bloomberg, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The top-floor suites come with expansive terraces and knockout views across Rome’s domes and cupolas – the kind of panorama that turns a sunset into a private show.
    Vicki Power, TheWeek, 23 Mar. 2026
  • The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • High Reward, Low Maintenance Green beans and zucchini are also top choices for easy gardening.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Maintain muscle by eating 20 grams to 30 grams of protein per meal, which could include fish, poultry, yogurt and beans.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Greek yogurt or a handful of nuts can help keep levels stable.
    Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Macadamia trees aren’t dangerous themselves, but the nuts are toxic.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The restaurant was improperly cooling noodles on a prep table.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
  • There’s no public boat access and the rental is stocked with kayaks and paddle boards for guests, as well as noodles for leisurely afternoon floats.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026

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“Pates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pates. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.

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