PLATEFUL Synonyms: 186 Similar and Opposite Words

plateful

noun

ˈplāt-ˌfu̇l

Definition of plateful

as in loads

a considerable amount a degree in that field would give you a plateful of possibilities for a career

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Recent Examples of plateful Owner and chef Salvador Ortiz carefully shapes sushi rolls, topping them with pops of orange roe, then prepares a heaping plateful of noodles, broccoli and greens for a group wanting shabu shabu. — Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025 When a plateful of cookies came their way, dieters were inclined to eat more of the sweets than non-dieters. — Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024 Each year at Thanksgiving, tables are heavy with slices of turkey, mounds of mashed potatoes and platefuls of pie. — London Gibson, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024 On my list for next time are the Sistine Chapel, more of Rome's Jewish quarter and trying a plateful of good carciofi alla romana (Roman-style artichokes). — Kaye O'Doherty, theweek, 29 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for plateful

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Noun

The team must improve the fabrication process, scale up the laser power, and determine whether the ceramic waveguides can maintain their optical performance under much higher loads.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
The rocket planes tested reaction-control systems for maneuvering where the air was too thin for normal aerodynamic controls, while gathering data on heating, stability, structural loads, human performance and piloting techniques during reentry.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of loads

Noun

One of the rentable rooms is the bank vault, which still has its six-ton door and reinforced concrete walls.

— Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2026
Last year, the Swiss village of Blatten was completely buried after a glacier collapsed, sending millions of tons of ice and rock down mountainside.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of ton

Noun

Deutsche downgrades Novo Nordisk to sell from hold Deutsche cited a slew of negative catalysts for the rating change.

— Michael Bloom, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Daredevil originally debuted on Netflix; however, after Disney+ launched, a slew of Marvel series on Netflix reverted to the Mouse House’s streaming service in mid-March 2022.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of slew

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The deadly flash flood in Nepal on Wednesday was likely caused by a huge chunk of a glacier that broke off and temporarily dammed a river, according to preliminary investigations by scientists.

— Sibi Arasu, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
And the applicant agreed to put the biggest chunk of the design — initially pitched as around 230 apartments on the property’s southern half — on ice.

— Mark Dee August 27, Idaho Statesman, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of chunk

Noun

Investors worldwide fret that tech firms’ revenues are struggling to keep up with the AI spending spree, which has added substantially to their debt piles, part of the reason some have pivoted to selling equity as Google also did in June.

— Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 24 Aug. 2026
The kitchen’s electrical oven roasts them during the daytime; they’re then chilled and served cold, with hot sauce, a ramekin of mayonnaise, and a pile of pickle spears.

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of pile

Noun

But getting to these moments means being okay with being confused, and that’s because season 2 really ratchets up the complexity primarily by introducing a whole bunch of new characters, most of whom are variants of existing ones.

— Andrew Webster, The Verge, 28 Aug. 2026
Of the recent tide of Gen-Z offerings, this is the best of the bunch, with its mix of absurdist humor and heartfelt sentiment.

— Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of bunch

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In the lawsuit, investors alleged they were led to believe that a groundbreaking Wondermind app would be made, advertising deals would be struck, and celebrity cover stories were already underway.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026
Parton was working on a new Nashville museum and hotel, deals to endorse Purina dog treats and launch her Cup of Ambition coffee brand.

— Isabelle Farina, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of deal

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