sills

Definition of sillsnext
plural of sill

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Noun
  • These tiny emitters resemble miniature ski jumps that launch beams of light into free space.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Vaulted ceilings and exposed timber beams define the open-concept living spaces.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Shaw and Bosco built another company together called SB Tactical, which produces controversial arm braces for guns.
    Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
  • The Everyday Appeal of Tennis Bracelets Tennis braces were once reserved for formal events.
    Malana VanTayler, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Breathability The best plantar fasciitis night splints are as breathable as possible to avoid excess sweating during the night.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Health care providers can perform X-Rays, put on splints and suture wounds, test for respiratory illnesses and viral infections such as COVID and strep throat and perform urine analysis, among other services.
    Jonny Williams, The Providence Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Remove thick, dense piles of wet and matted leaves, or consider gently fluffing them up with a rake.
    Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Don't leave piles of mulch, compost, or weeds lying around the vegetable garden.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Romantasy books blend the best of both the fantasy and romance genres, delivering high-stakes political conflicts, endless action and plot twists, and, of course, swoon-worthy love.
    De Elizabeth, Glamour, 17 Mar. 2026
  • The Arabasta storyline carries high emotional stakes and political intrigue.
    Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The sprawling resort just outside Providenciales channels the brand’s Asian roots in its tranquil structures, heavy on timbers and bamboo, as well as its signature spa.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Drywood termites don’t make colonies underground but live in structural timbers or even furniture and handrails inside a home.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • This includes workforce training, other forms of capacity building and innovative manufacturing, such as converting smaller trees into furniture, poles, composite lumber, biochar and mulches.
    Evan Mills, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
  • The administration has also slapped tariffs on some specific products, including steel, lumber, and cars.
    Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • In the months since, Adams has continued to jab at his successor in social media posts.
    ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
  • How the Fake Story Spread The viral posts claimed a man was found sunburned and disoriented on a beach in Lee County, Florida, after being held underwater for three days by dolphins.
    Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
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“Sills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sills. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.

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