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Recent Examples of stave
This is a process used by other brands, with perhaps the most notable example being Maker’s Mark 46, that involves submerging wood staves into the whiskey to impart new flavors.
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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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Make your vehicle visible to others both ahead of you and behind you by using your low-beam headlights since this means your taillights will also be on.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Alipio tied Chiles for best score on the balance beam.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Native trees, especially oaks and birch, are important to the reproductive success of insectivorous birds and other wildlife.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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These birds especially love birch trees for nesting and enjoy a feeder full of suet, sunflower seeds, and peanuts.—
Kier Holmes,
Martha Stewart,
18 Jan. 2026
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The strikes come as Kaiser raises costs for patients and health providers across California brace for tighter margins following cuts to federal health spending.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Bitcoin, once touted as digital gold, is floundering as gold and silver rocket to record highs and traders brace for a Federal Reserve game-changer.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The original style of most sauces is spicy-sweet with molasses, ketchup, and hickory flavors being the predominant notes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2026
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When burned, the wood produces a rich, aromatic smoke due to high lignin levels, which imparts a more intense flavor than oak or hickory, with earthy cumin undertones and a mild sweetness.—
Von Diaz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Dec. 2025
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It’s been put through the wood chipper.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Blakeman and Smith on Friday visited an old campsite where a group of people had built tiny homes in the woods, complete with running water, a garden and an outdoor bar.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
27 Jan. 2026
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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
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Alongside fellow co-owner John Mara, Tisch assumed control of the team in 2005 after his father had purchased a majority stake in the team in 1991.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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For example, in January, L Catterton bought a majority stake in cottage cheese upstart Good Culture.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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As Officers Gonzalez and Rodriguez approach the BMW, the CCTV footage switches to another angle that shows Zass emerging from his car with the weapon in his hand.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
1 Feb. 2026
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Warship switches to high-power radar during aircraft encounter The footage shows the Yanan’s crew moving quickly as potential aircraft are spotted approaching the warship.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Stave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stave. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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