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Recent Examples of plaque
Shockwave makes a catheter that emits localized sonic pressure waves to crack hardened plaque in arteries.
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George Avalos, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
This slow accumulation of arterial plaque is a process called atherosclerosis.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 14 May 2026
And with the United States’ 250th coming up in July, the county is under some time pressure to make plans for the commemorative tree and plaque.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
There’s no special plaque or a wing at the museum for these high rollers of rock — just bragging rights of influence and popularity.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 14 May 2026
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George Avalos, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
This slow accumulation of arterial plaque is a process called atherosclerosis.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 14 May 2026
And with the United States’ 250th coming up in July, the county is under some time pressure to make plans for the commemorative tree and plaque.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
There’s no special plaque or a wing at the museum for these high rollers of rock — just bragging rights of influence and popularity.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaque
Noun
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And if things get confrontational, nuclear power plants may not be the only territorial markers spacefaring nations put down.—
Robin George Andrews,
Scientific American,
19 May 2026
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Other research found no clear link between meal frequency and body mass index (BMI) and blood sugar markers.—
Caitlin Beale,
Health,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Alexia Putellas has won more trophies for Barcelona than any other player in club history, male or female, and her contract expires this summer.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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After winning the contest in 1987, Jordan took home consecutive trophies after besting rival Dominique Wilkins with an unforgettable dunk from the free-throw line.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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According to Rockwall County commissioners, the monument marks the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding and is intended to highlight the Ten Commandments' role in America's legal and moral history.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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Crucially for Cole’s metaphor, Nero’s rule was notorious for tyranny, self-dealing, and extravagant public spending on the construction of monuments to and for Nero himself.—
Tyler Green,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
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And while track and field adopted the dual-advancement and dual-medal system, the policy does not easily translate to head-to-head contact sports or other athletic competitions, creating what critics see as a glaring inconsistency across the state.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Cynthia Erivo shows off her medal after being named a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Prince William in Windsor, England, on May 19.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
Noun
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The open kitchen has custom soft-close cabinetry, stone countertops, a microwave–convection oven, and an island that will be your only eating and cooking surface.—
Katie McDonough,
Curbed,
18 May 2026
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Glass replaces stone, terraces open to sea and sky, and interiors frame nature as the main protagonist.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
Noun
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The Angels sent 18 hitters to the plate against deGrom, who recorded all three strikeouts.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
24 May 2026
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After two strikeouts by Wahlbrink, Brooklyn Powhida singled to bring the tying run to the plate, but Wahlbrink finished the game with her eighth strikeout to end the comeback.—
Steve Gorches,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Ladies who lunch at The George cross paths with ladies who launch (startups, that is), men in smart suits are occasionally gala-bound, and creatives on laptops greet locals stopping in for a drink or afternoon tea under the ornate ceilings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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The Display Village had its own unique events, including a Monster Moto-cross show and drill and band performances.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2026
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The first course was a tumble of fresh vegetables, ribbons of zucchini plus Romano beans, sweet peppers and radish from Fireclay Farm, tossed in a delicate bagna cauda dressing.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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Shortly after noon on Friday, the business owners lined up for a ceremonial ribbon-cutting.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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“Plaque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaque. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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