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Recent Examples of plaque
Yet the career leaders in hits (Pete Rose), home runs (Barry Bonds) and Cy Young Awards (Roger Clemens) do not have plaques here.
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Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 28 July 2025
High cholesterol: High cholesterol levels have been linked to problems with memory and thinking (brain fog) in people with MS. High cholesterol can lead to plaque buildup in the arteries.
—Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 20 July 2025
The surgery is often needed to relieve symptoms of coronary artery disease, which occurs when plaque — a waxy substance primarily consisting of cholesterol, fat, calcium, and cellular waste products — builds up in the heart and associated arteries, according to Harvard Health.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 17 July 2025
In fact, nobody was elected on that 1971 ballot, which featured 16 players who eventually would get plaques.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 25 July 2025
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Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 28 July 2025
High cholesterol: High cholesterol levels have been linked to problems with memory and thinking (brain fog) in people with MS. High cholesterol can lead to plaque buildup in the arteries.
—Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 20 July 2025
The surgery is often needed to relieve symptoms of coronary artery disease, which occurs when plaque — a waxy substance primarily consisting of cholesterol, fat, calcium, and cellular waste products — builds up in the heart and associated arteries, according to Harvard Health.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 17 July 2025
In fact, nobody was elected on that 1971 ballot, which featured 16 players who eventually would get plaques.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaque
Noun
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The pill was also associated with lower markers of cardiovascular risk, including cholesterol and blood pressure.—
Amanda Sealy,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Interstate 35 in Missouri between mile markers 0 and 26.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
6 Aug. 2025
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Prater has a sick fascination with serial killers, collecting their trophies and even inviting the most notorious of them to gatherings at his mansion.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Son led Tottenham to the Europa League title, beating Manchester United in Bilbao, Spain, in May, for the club’s first trophy in 17 years.—
Wayne Sterling,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Due to the number and size of the monuments damaged, police believe multiple suspects are responsible.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
12 Aug. 2025
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Soon after Trump's executive order, the National Marine Fisheries Service sent a letter to fishing permit holders giving them the green light to fish commercially in the monument's boundaries, Earthjustice's lawsuit says.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Aug. 2025
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Biles’ medal haul comes from three Olympic appearances, spanning seven gold medals and a historic two all-around titles.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Add to that nine Olympic gold medals and 14 Olympics medals overall.—
Stephen Wade,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Aug. 2025
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These stones offer a coveted diamond look without substantial financial investment.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Bayfront And Barge By the water, a giant ornamental stone barge juts into Biscayne Bay, designed to resemble a Venetian boat and double as a breakwater.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Hendrix sipping an Evian water bottle, Chessy entering with a plate of chocolate chip pancakes, and where on earth is tie-dye girl?—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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In his career, Yastrzemski has hit .455 (5-for-11) in 13 plate appearances against him.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Shark Robot Vacuum and Mop Among the pack, this Shark invention stands out as a cross between a vacuum cleaner and a mop.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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Madigan's ghoulish persona appears to be a cross between a Golden Girl and Pennywise the clown, but is actually a witch.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
9 Aug. 2025
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Opening events at Green Street Market Opening weekend will kick off with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 15 at 6 p.m., featuring food trucks and live music.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Aug. 2025
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To make this má là pig ear recipe, the ears are braised then thinly sliced, their cartilage softening into noodle-like ribbons.—
Jessica Liang,
Saveur,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Plaque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaque. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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