slabs

noun

plural of slab
as in ingots

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Recent Examples of slabs Persistent slabs are one of nine types of avalanches, which include storm slab, deep persistent slab, wet slab, wet loose, dry loose, cornice fall and glide avalanche. — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slabs
  1. strips
  2. blooms
  3. beams
  4. bands
  5. boards
Noun
  • Oxygen bleach releases oxygen that helps lift dirt and stains from fabric, whereas chlorine bleach strips color.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 16 Aug. 2026
  • From sticky tack to adhesive strips, there are plenty of tried-and-true renter-friendly ways to hang your art.
    — Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of strips
Noun
  • Deadheading roses redirects energy to growth and can boost fall and future blooms.
    — Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 14 Aug. 2026
  • High sea temperatures off the French coast cause rapid population spikes known as jellyfish blooms.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of blooms
Noun
  • During filming, wood beams ran across the ceiling in the kitchen, which had a brick wall, a fireplace, and a butcher-block island.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2026
  • An open floor plan and exposed solid wood beams set a lovely tone for this beautiful home, as does the vintage wood-burning stove and Dutch-style farm doors.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of beams
Noun
  • Another summer series is in the Bandshell, where big name bands play weekly free concerts (check out the Celebrate Brooklyn website for the latest lineup).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Music is also a big component, with 10 bands on two stages performing each day.
    — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of bands
Noun
  • However, successive boards have chosen not to enforce the restriction prohibiting dogs.
    — Howard Dakoff, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Sometimes corporate boards don’t like what some shareholders suggest and want to avoid the possibility that shareholders might decide.
    — Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of boards

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