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Recent Examples of sill
Of them clogging the sills of our doors and windows with their downy scales.
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Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
All of the above procedures can be carried out on a sunny window sill.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
The next morning, Frank paints the window sills white.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 5 Dec. 2025
Removing the roof required a fair amount of engineering to ensure torsional rigidity, including strengthening the door sills, A-pillars, and adding cross-body braces.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
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Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
All of the above procedures can be carried out on a sunny window sill.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
The next morning, Frank paints the window sills white.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 5 Dec. 2025
Removing the roof required a fair amount of engineering to ensure torsional rigidity, including strengthening the door sills, A-pillars, and adding cross-body braces.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sill
Noun
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To accomplish this, the researchers used a technique called reactive molecular beam epitaxy (MBE).—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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Today, accommodations include casita rooms, suites, and a ranch house, outfitted with tile floors, exposed wood beams, and private in-room fireplaces.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Ashley Palmer-Watts (a Heston Blumenthal alum) heads up the kitchen with a menu that spotlights the wood-burning grill and oven—think duck-fat chips, suet puddings, and scallops with bacon and malt vinegar.—
Sarah Allard,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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Large wood chips and pine bark nuggets allow the most air and water to penetrate through.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Messi and Tadeo Allende each had a brace in that game.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Rangers left-hander, in the final stages of rehab from internal brace surgery on his elbow, will throw a 55-pitch bullpen on Tuesday, the equivalent of three innings.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Nvidia is using its mammoth cash pile to expand into new product areas.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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The evidence is irrefutable — a pile of drool atop a drenched spot on your pillow.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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On an exclusive visit, KDKA's Lauren Linder watched the bird, Blue Skies, wobble around by hopping on one leg with the other in a splint.—
Lauren Linder,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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That was despite having to wear a splint on her wrist after falling to the floor while attempting a shot in the second period.—
Randy Jennings,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Friday’s game also comes with some significant stakes for the Heat and Hornets, with both teams hoping to make the playoffs without needing to take part in the play-in tournament.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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Nestlé bought a majority stake in Blue Bottle in 2017, paying $425 million for 68% of the shares.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Snead, who has a history of finding productive receivers that others miss — among them Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua — is skeptical of the 40 as a measuring stick.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Doors or windows that stick or brickwork that cracks are early warning signs2.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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In January, the FBI led an active shooter training with Temple Israel's clergy and staff members, according to a post on X from the bureau's Detroit field office.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
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The 150-day clock does not care about primary threats, loyalty pledges, or Truth Social posts.—
Jay Caruso,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Sill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sill. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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