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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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In a large skillet over medium heat, cook a few strips of diced bacon until almost crispy.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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The review found no evidence that each cycle of weight loss and regain strips progressively more muscle than fat.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
Noun
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There were also die-offs of seals, sea lions and marine birds, Leising said, probably from a combination of a lack of food and harmful algal blooms, and less food out there for baleen whales.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Gardeners love these fluffy flowers for their layers upon layers of soft petals and long-lasting blooms.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 June 2026
Noun
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One was a rotating disc that sent out beams of light.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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The interior measures 420 sq ft (39 sq m) and is finished in shiplap and drywall, with a tongue-and-groove feature wall and exposed timber beams, which are a nice touch.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 June 2026
Noun
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What has changed is public access to the data as today, people can measure HRV through smartwatches, fitness bands, chest straps and health apps.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Like few other bands of their stature, Sublime cannot be understood apart from their geographical and cultural context.—
Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Per findings in Administrative Science Quarterly, women on boards face greater scrutiny and informal obligations than their male counterparts, and the psychological weight of those pressures may shape their willingness to pursue additional appointments.—
Liz Elting,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Logan Stankoven opened the scoring 66 seconds into the game, gathering a puck that had bounced off the end boards and backhanding it past Hart.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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“Slabs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slabs. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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