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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.
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Richard Ramos, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Richard Ramos, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slabs
Noun
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The nylon fabric panels are sewed together with strips of Kevlar.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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Nuriev’s miniature poodle Mishka perked up when chefs began feeding strips of raw duck into a big industrial grinder.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
29 May 2026
Noun
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This azalea garden features blooms in red, magenta, pink, and white.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 June 2026
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Beyond your beach chaise, diversions include Andromeda Botanic Gardens, an oasis of tropical trees and exotic blooms.—
Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Noun
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According to the team, each isotope produces a distinct resonance pattern when exposed to neutron beams across different energy levels.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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Niall Horan beams on stage while performing at Radio 1's Big Weekend in Sunderland, England, on May 23.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
Noun
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And the zebra shade's alternating sheer and opaque bands offer precise control over light and privacy.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Corgan was still dreaming of monster riffs in the vein of Jimmy Page balanced out with the goth sensibilities of bands like the Cure.—
David Harris,
SPIN,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The bottleneck was not model capability but the gap between a polished demo and a working integration inside legacy systems, change advisory boards and compliance regimes that move at their own pace.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The restaurant’s all-day menu includes boards with options including bruschetta, hummus and charcuterie.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Slabs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slabs. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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