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pates

noun

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

And to do that, the Hurricanes are blocking out the noise, putting their heads down and getting to work.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Because of that commonality and because produce has been behind some past cyclospora outbreaks, Michigan officials advised consumers to buy whole heads of lettuce, discard the outer layers and thoroughly wash what is left.

— Mike Stobbe, Fortune, 15 July 2026

Definition of heads

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The skulls are from the Dayak, a collective term for the more than 200 Indigenous groups native to Borneo, and are collectively valued at approx.

— Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 10 July 2026
Everywhere Tubbs looked, the Earth was being turned into a landfill and God’s little creatures were having their skulls split.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026

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In a blender or food processor combine beans, lemon juice, garlic, and salt.

— Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2026
These pests can wreak havoc on lawns and greenery, from ornamental trees like birch and oak to essential garden crops, including tomatoes, beans, and onions.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026

Definition of beans

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California is significant because the state supplies nearly half of the vegetables and more than three-quarters of the fruits and nuts eaten in the United States.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
Cashews and walnuts also contribute, alongside brazil nuts and pine nuts.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 9, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of nuts

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The restaurant also had to discard food like roast beef, noodles, egg whites, rice and sausage after it was found to be improperly stored in the walk-in cooler.

— Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
The chili garlic noodles are one of the strongest orders on the menu.

— Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

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