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Recent Examples of plaque
GiveDirectly is careful to distinguish itself from the other aid organizations, whose plaques line the streets of Lilongwe, Malawi’s capital.
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Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Apr. 2025
What about the amyloid and tau protein plaques that tend to be found in the brains of people suffering from Alzheimer’s, which have long been thought of as the primary cause of the disease?
—Bryan Walsh, Vox, 5 Apr. 2025
Research from our lab and others shows that silent build-up of brain plaques and mini-strokes begins years or even decades before memory loss, especially in those at genetic risk.
—Murali Doraiswamy, Time, 1 Apr. 2025
Winners of the Scientific Awards receive an Academy plaque.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
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Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Apr. 2025
What about the amyloid and tau protein plaques that tend to be found in the brains of people suffering from Alzheimer’s, which have long been thought of as the primary cause of the disease?
—Bryan Walsh, Vox, 5 Apr. 2025
Research from our lab and others shows that silent build-up of brain plaques and mini-strokes begins years or even decades before memory loss, especially in those at genetic risk.
—Murali Doraiswamy, Time, 1 Apr. 2025
Winners of the Scientific Awards receive an Academy plaque.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaque
Noun
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New polls show Trump’s approval slipping In less than a week, President Donald Trump will meet the 100-day marker of his second term as president.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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It’s also being viewed as a marker of the Trump administration’s attempts to detain and deport visa holders who protested on college campuses.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The latter signed a 10-year, $700 million contract as a free agent before the 2024 season, then won his second straight MVP trophy, joining Hall of Famer Frank Robinson as the only men to win the award in both leagues.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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After Pope Francis assumed the papacy, San Lorenzo secured a few major wins, after which the club transported trophies to the Vatican twice as a way to thank the pope for his support.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Officials are now working to preserve the historic domes of the monument — built between 532 and 537 AD — from the threat of earthquakes.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The following day, an image of a faux Mount Rushmore featuring Eminem, Paul Wall, Russ, and the late Mac Miller (the original rappers proposed to be on the fictional monument) surfaced on social media.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Pally was courtside for the game and subsequent medal ceremony when cameras caught Curry tossing up a Mr. Throwback reference — chubby cheeks — from the podium.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2025
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Nobody will be giving out any medals when Blue Origin’s eleventh crewed space flight leaves the ground.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
13 Apr. 2025
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The remains were wrapped in textiles and buried alongside corn cobs; pottery fragments; and artifacts made of bone, stone and wood, reports Live Science’s Kristina Killgrove.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
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While they were eventually wiped out by the Romans, the remains of their civilization can still be seen throughout the region, none better than at the Samnite archaeological complex located just outside the stone town of Pietrabbondante.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
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In the bottom of the sixth inning, Smith banged his wrist while tagging out Ian Happ at a play at the plate.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Both casual bites and white-tablecloth plates are designed with the wine list in mind, and nowhere is that more evident than the chateau’s signature dining destinations.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Other architectural details reveal the building’s history, from the cross above Rumi Bar’s entrance from its time as a church to the remarkable archaeological discoveries made on-site, including ancient mummies.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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On Saturday morning the funeral will begin with a procession, led by a priest carrying a cross, the New York Times reports.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2025
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This year, for the first time since Newsweek began releasing its ranking of America's Best Maternity Hospitals in 2022, the facility in Teaneck, New Jersey, appeared on the list, achieving five ribbons for its maternal care—the highest possible rank.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Use a vegetable peeler to cut the carrots lengthwise into very thin strips to form ribbons.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Plaque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaque. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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