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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
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Fennell’s screenplay strips out the story-within-a-story structure, sidelines major characters, and simplifies the multi-generational plot—all regular book adaptation stuff.—
Anna Gaca,
Pitchfork,
20 Feb. 2026
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Attached to the bottom of their skis are skins — essentially strips of grippy carpet — that keep them from sliding backwards.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Late winter is an ideal time to select bulbs for beautiful blooms come springtime, and the goal is for the bulb to sprout in the ground, not in the bag or box.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
23 Feb. 2026
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As spring blooms, the festive spirit of Easter fills the air, combining whimsical traditions with heartfelt celebrations.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Feb. 2026
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Elsewhere in the hotel, the look is rustic and Mediterranean, combining traditional elements like wooden ceiling beams, elegant canopies draped over king-size beds, and carpets made of natural fibers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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The researchers used focused ion beams to mill the QR code onto the ceramic film, with individual pixels measuring just 49 nanometers each.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
20 Feb. 2026
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Also receiving two nominations is a pair of San Diego bands that are both veteran national concert attractions, Pierce The Veil and Slightly Stoopid.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Following the High School Invitational, 22 university bands will perform and be critiqued.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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On property, Shore Club offers guests complimentary non-motorized water sports equipment, like snorkels, sea kayaks, paddle boards, and hobie cats.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Florida Department of Health, working through its respective professional licensing boards, is responsible for monitoring what med spa providers claim about their credentials on their websites.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Slabs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slabs. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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