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
  • Guests can also order customized barrel heads, or lids, to take home.
    Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
  • 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
  • But at least some of the Vesuvian victims probably died instantaneously from the intense heat of fast-moving lava flows, with temperatures high enough to boil brains and explode skulls.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026
  • In that release, MCSO included photos of bones and skulls, presumably of deceased bison, and presumably taken on the Lay Valley property.
    Logan Smith, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • Accommodations along the way include geodesic domes, and evenings offer plenty of stargazing opportunities.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 June 2026
  • The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • Dinner can bring in beans, lentils, barley, brown rice, farro or whole-wheat pasta.
    Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
  • In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, green beans, beans, and basil.
    Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 8 June 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 10 Jun. 2026.

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