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Recent Examples of slab
However, when the team took the slab to the University of Texas High-Resolution X-ray Computed Tomography (UTCT) facility, the gray stone turned transparent.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
Video of the rescue shows the Cutter Mackinaw’s crane hoisting the snowmobile off a drifting piece of ice as the slab steadily shrinks beneath it before the vehicle is lifted safely onto the vessel.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Phone design has been stale for the last few years, mostly because there's nowhere left to go with the basic slab at the moment.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
There the grave still is, of Ireland’s three patron saints, under a granite slab added at the start of the 20th century to stop pilgrims stealing soil from the site.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
Video of the rescue shows the Cutter Mackinaw’s crane hoisting the snowmobile off a drifting piece of ice as the slab steadily shrinks beneath it before the vehicle is lifted safely onto the vessel.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Phone design has been stale for the last few years, mostly because there's nowhere left to go with the basic slab at the moment.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
There the grave still is, of Ireland’s three patron saints, under a granite slab added at the start of the 20th century to stop pilgrims stealing soil from the site.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slab
Noun
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In 2001, an 80-pound ingot was bought by a private collector for a record $8 million.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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LithSonic can produce lithium metal in either powder or ingot form for use in EV batteries, electronic devices, and aluminum alloys.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Allergies, congestion and structural issues are all addressable with medication, saline sprays, nasal strips or an ENT evaluation.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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That waxy layer on leaves is a natural defense mechanism for plants — and dish soap strips it away, giving the vinegar or other active ingredients direct access to do their work.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Particle accelerators like the LHC typically work by firing beams of particles at nearly the speed of light and smashing them together.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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It can be anchored to any door, rafter, or beam in seconds and safely supports up to 700 pounds.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Elias Lindholm took an offensive zone tripping penalty – O-zone stick fouls have been the bane of the B’s season – and the Sabres cashed in on the power play.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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That unpredictability is part of what makes the story stick.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Slab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slab. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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