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sill

noun

Definition of sill

as in beam

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Recent Examples of sill The interiors, updated by a past owner, didn’t gel with her own taste, but the original bones still wowed, especially the dynamic rooflines, internal masonry walls, and chunky marble accents like lintels and sills. — Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 22 May 2026 Project requests for trim or molding painting are on the rise (up 65 percent), Yelp reports, as people look to spruce up baseboards, door frames, crown molding, and window sills. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 May 2026 The pilot ordinance that drew so many to City Hall had lowered the lead dust on window sills and troughs, but did not lower children’s lead levels as expected. — Alison Dirr, jsonline.com, 6 May 2026 The California Energy Commission, which tracks fuel inventory, said the state’s current jet fuel stock is sill sufficient. — Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sill

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Noun

Lights can be hidden in channels in the beams that support the porch roof or those that act as rafter ties.

— Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026
Instead, dirt paths and stalks of grass populated the area, and steel beams lay on rocks along the coastline of Lake Michigan.

— Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of beam

Noun

Soft blues and creams mirror the sea and sand visible through sliding glass doors, while natural wood finishes ground the spaces in their island setting.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
With help from the Plymouth County Sheriff's thermal imaging drone, police finally hit the bullseye late Monday afternoon in the woods behind quiet Wright's Way.

— Juli McDonald, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of wood

Noun

The meteorological agency warned people to brace for possible strong quakes in the coming week, especially the next two to three days.

— Yuri Kageyama, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
Analysts are warning that a strong Democratic showing in today’s midterms could drag down markets as investors brace for tougher tech oversight and tenser fiscal negotiations.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of brace

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How to Dispose of Dead Annuals After removing dead annuals from the garden, Gifford says healthy annuals can go in your compost pile.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 7 Nov. 2026
Early Black Friday sales are delivering discounts on the bed frames of your dreams, from plush upholstered designs to sleek platform beds and clever storage solutions that might finally give that extra pile of bedding in your closet a proper home.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026

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Noun

He was hurt in Saturday's win against the Magic and is deciding whether to have surgery or wear a splint for a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb.

— CBS News, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
Andujar is out of the splint and has begun infield drills with his wrist taped.

— Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of splint

Noun

In 2023, private equity firm Advent International acquired a majority stake in Zimmermann from Style Capital, which together with the Zimmermann family retained a significant minority shareholding.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026
In 2022, Hoffmann bought a controlling stake in Shepler's before buying the Mackinac Island Ferry Company in 2024, gaining full control of the ferry market on the island, Nessel said.

— Karma Sabbah, CBS News, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of stake

Noun

According to Hunt Arsenal, the attachment cord connecting the aider to the climbing stick may fray, separate or break during use, creating a serious fall hazard.

— Erik Barber, Outdoor Life, 5 Nov. 2026
Suitable for both children and adults, manufacturers recommend the peel-and-stick patches — which cost, on average, $10 to $20 on Amazon for a box — be placed on clothing or wearable outdoor accessories, as opposed to directly onto skin.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of stick

Noun

Another bid proposal, amounting to a little under $900,000, for synthetic turf and a goal post pad for a practice field at Neuqua, was also approved Monday.

— Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
Avila’s vision and passing from the high post could unlock a new element for TCU offensively.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Nov. 2026

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