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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
Noun
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Trump is also using government money to build monuments for himself.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2026
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The idea of a waiting period is common for monuments and memorials.—
Kelsey Ables,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
Noun
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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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There was a pause in the action in the fourth inning when plate umpire Brian O’Nora exited with concussion-like symptoms after getting hit by a foul ball.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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After a day in the sun, unwind at La Casa sul Mare, where airy accommodations offer sea views, and linger over plates of seafood pastas at Da Mariano.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Elite athletes train there, the University of Colorado Boulder has won numerous cross country national championships, and people just like running there to stay healthy.—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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The founding board spans a broad cross-section of India’s art-house landscape.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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The soft material complements a base that also evokes folds and ribbon-like loops in clay.—
Anthony Paletta,
Curbed,
17 May 2026
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The two-time Grammy Award winner styled her hair in a half updo tied with a white ribbon and accessorized with diamond earrings.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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“Plaque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaque. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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