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Recent Examples of plaque
Using this flossing toothbrush can help reduce plaque while improving the health of your gums.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
For instance, a 2024 headline-stealing study showed a relationship between microplastics found in the arterial plaque of patients undergoing heart surgery, and a higher risk of heart attack and stroke.
—Susanne Rust
follow, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Water flossers blast away plaque from teeth, including between nooks and crannies that are hard to reach with regular floss and picks.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
Large-artery atherosclerotic stroke occurs when plaque builds up in major arteries, reducing blood flow or sending clots to the brain.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
For instance, a 2024 headline-stealing study showed a relationship between microplastics found in the arterial plaque of patients undergoing heart surgery, and a higher risk of heart attack and stroke.
—Susanne Rust
follow, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Water flossers blast away plaque from teeth, including between nooks and crannies that are hard to reach with regular floss and picks.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
Large-artery atherosclerotic stroke occurs when plaque builds up in major arteries, reducing blood flow or sending clots to the brain.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaque
Noun
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Nashville captain Roman Josi scored a goal after getting the secondary assist on a power-play marker by Steven Stamkos.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
7 Apr. 2026
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In the end, Michigan claimed victory with 58% of the votes in the final round, beating Florida International University’s paper identifying the role of translocator protein 18 kDa as an early marker of Alzheimer’s disease.—
Brianna Abbott,
STAT,
7 Apr. 2026
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North Texas soccer fans have a chance to see the FIFA World Cup trophy before this summer’s games.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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The awards show also sees trophies handed out across 114 categories.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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For all the thunderclap significance of 1848, Seneca Falls is a monument to women’s patience and frustration, and to the friendships that were needed to sustain their movement through the decades ahead.—
Beverly Gage,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2026
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Some 30,000 faithful gathered outside the pagan monument, following the stations as they were recited over loudspeakers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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In 2024, the government announced that several serving and former Australian military commanders had been stripped of medals over allegations of war crimes committed in Afghanistan.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Roberts-Smith became a household name across Australia when he was awarded the Victoria Cross in 2011, a medal reserved for only the most courageous wartime exploits.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Its owners have expanded their impact and influence to the nearby community to limit development and maintain its cultural identity, which includes restoring and caring for the historic stone buildings from the salt trade era.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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But the signature feature was a set of eighteen grass-and-stone basins that gather rain and, on calm days, gather people.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Through the first eight games, the Angels have struck out in 31% of their plate appearances, which is even worse than last year’s 27% rate.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
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Vitello could’ve used the blowout as an opportunity to get Koss and Jared Oliva their first at-bats of the year, but elected to give every plate appearance to his starters.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The goal was originally waived off due to his stick touching the puck above the cross bar.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Chancalay flicked a low cross from near the left post through a crowd of defenders for a one-touch finish by Yeboah into a wide-open net that gave Minnesota the lead for good in the 67th minute.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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There was a ribbon-cutting ceremony a couple of hours before the game, gigantic scissors slicing a pink ribbon.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Between the Douglas Center and County Line Road, a new segment of the trail is now completed, with a ribbon-cutting expected later this spring, Wilkinson said.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Plaque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaque. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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