as in root
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
finally got to the pith of the discussion
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Recent Examples of pith
Lemon peel also includes the white layer underneath, called the pith, which contains a variety of nutrients and plant compounds, according to May Tom, RD, a functional medicine dietitian.
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Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 9 Mar. 2026
Use a knife or vegetable peeler to cut a wide strip of lemon peel, avoiding the pith.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
The pith can be quite bitter, and after testing the cake both ways, this method is my clear favorite.
—Amisha Gurbani, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Feb. 2026
Strip off the hard outer skin and chew the woody pith, extracting its sweetness before spitting it out.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
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Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 9 Mar. 2026
Use a knife or vegetable peeler to cut a wide strip of lemon peel, avoiding the pith.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
The pith can be quite bitter, and after testing the cake both ways, this method is my clear favorite.
—Amisha Gurbani, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Feb. 2026
Strip off the hard outer skin and chew the woody pith, extracting its sweetness before spitting it out.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pith
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The platform’s new AI agent, René, allows dispatchers and fleet managers to investigate operational inefficiencies through simple conversational queries, identifying the root causes of issues like excessive overtime or route deviations.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2026
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In such cases, use of a deep root irrigator is recommended.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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Time was of the essence, but the attackers, too, had been up against the clock.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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How to extract the essence of a person from the clutter of days and years?—
Sara Wheeler,
Big Think,
17 Apr. 2026
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Many people take cod liver oil to support the health of their bones and joints, heart, and eyes.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
21 Apr. 2026
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Chase, meanwhile, gives Melissa a winning mix of exasperation and heart, making her emotional journey feel earned even amid the absurdity.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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That’s a shot at Ivar Stenberg, Gavin McKenna or another top prospect to join the young Hawks core.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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One of the core underappreciated aspects of board governance is transparency, especially after a COVID bribery scandal last year sent former board member Andrew Do to prison.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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The foundation is a part of Project Glasswing, and Zemlin said a core group of people who work on the Linux kernel, known as maintainers, have started experimenting with the new model to figure out the most effective way to use it.—
Huo Jingnan,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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Convenience aside, the formula blends tapioca starch and oat-kernel flour for double-duty scalp soothing and oil absorption, with aloe-leaf juice for hair hydration.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Pith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pith. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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