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Recent Examples of stave
The new Elijah Craig 2025 Limited Edition is a bourbon that was finished with wood staves.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, intricate stave churches—carved with dragons and saints—rise like solemn guardians of tradition amid pine forests and mountain mist.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Each stave type made a noticeable impression on the bourbon in its barrel.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 14 July 2025
Le Stave Finish denotes whiskeys finished with French oak staves.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, intricate stave churches—carved with dragons and saints—rise like solemn guardians of tradition amid pine forests and mountain mist.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Each stave type made a noticeable impression on the bourbon in its barrel.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 14 July 2025
Le Stave Finish denotes whiskeys finished with French oak staves.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stave
Noun
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As the pulsar spins, these beams sweep across the cosmos like the beams of light from a lighthouse.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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By the time the beams meet, some of the crucial details may already be gone.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Tree species such as oak, willow, maple, poplar, birch, and eucalyptus are especially good at this and can regrow surprisingly quickly, particularly if the tree was relatively young and healthy when it was cut down.—
Steven John,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
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They're typically comprised of coniferous tree species such as pine, spruce and fir, as well as some broadleaf species, such as poplar and birch.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The rebar inside looked like rusted braces without teeth.—
Danielle Paquette The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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Right-hander Jhony Brito, who underwent surgery to repair his flexor tendon and attach an internal UCL brace in May, has begun throwing off a mound.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Backed by hundreds of five-star reviews, this fun pair is a no-brainer at 43% off, and comes in Ugg’s iconic chestnut shade as well as a cool hickory hue.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Texas location will smoke the meats in the classic Hill Country way with oak, pecan or hickory chips.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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At the center of the space will be a central bar wrapped in wood paneling and leather accents, topped with dark stone, according to the release.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee
February 17,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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To balance it out, bergamot, cashmere wood, vanilla, and musk add warmth and depth.—
Allure,
Allure,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The set features stable legs and armrests made of a durable steel frame and handwoven rattan that’s all-weather and easy to clean.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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The modern plantation-style decor—lots of warm earthy colors and a touch of rattan—suitably echo the languid tropical surrounds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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In this case though, thousands of corporations, including Costco, have preemptively sued the US government in an effort to secure their stake in a refund without having to put their reputation on the line as Schwartz and Woldenberg have.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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There is just enough character in the comedy to create stakes in the narrative; its misfit energy has fueled the screen’s bands of outsiders throughout the years.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The transistor acts like an automatic switch.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
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With the switch, the five years’ worth of orders under NSSF Phase 2 have ULA with 25 missions ordered to SpaceX’s 23 missions, for what was originally targeted to be a 60% to 40% order ration in favor of ULA.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Stave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stave. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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