tiles

Definition of tilesnext
plural of tile

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of tiles With no 6 pips dominoes, my best guess was this would need four 5 pip tiles and one 4 pip tile to complete. Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 The tiles form pentagonal arrangements, yet pentagons can’t fit snugly side by side to tile the plane. Patchen Barss, Quanta Magazine, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tiles
Noun
  • Descaling and Unclogging Uses Use cleaning vinegar to unclog stubborn drains by adding 1 cup of baking soda to your drain followed by 1 cup of cleaning vinegar, says Dills.
    Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 25 Jan. 2026
  • Below, San Angelo gives us several methods for cleaning bathroom sink drains, her best tips on how to avoid a clogged bathroom sink, and what to avoid when cleaning your bathroom sink drain.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Peels can create a huge mess in the drainpipes down the road.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • On April 7, firefighters were at the scene of a house fire within minutes but were unable to immediately get water on the blaze after two hydrants on Bennett Avenue were not functioning properly.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Firefighters lost water pressure from hydrants high in the hills, frustrating their efforts to combat the blaze.
    Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The ship’s six-story smokestacks have already been removed and are expected to serve as the museum’s centerpiece.
    Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
  • When flaring occurs, passersby can see flames coming from smokestacks.
    Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Inspired from gas pipes, the Tubogas collection is emblematic of Bulgari’s savoir-faire.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Remove hoses and cover above-ground pipes.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Tornadoes can also form over water as waterspouts.
    Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
  • For families The resort is family-friendly, with a selection of daily children’s activities at the kids’ club and a separate splash pad pool area with a waterslide, shooting waterspouts, treehouse and more.
    Lizbeth Scordo, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Its brunch menu features a variety of fun bites, sides and mains, such as Avocado Toast Flights; Wake and Gravy Poutine; and the Trenton Porkroll Benny made with two poached eggs, cracked pepper and melted cheddar over potato pancakes.
    USA TODAY NETWORK, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
  • On the infrastructure side, city staff acknowledged that water and sewer mains are not yet available to the site and are tied to the state Highway 20/26 expansion.
    Noah Daly April 15, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Caps with drink holes or retractable spouts have a lot of surface area and tight spaces where germs and debris can build up.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Clogged or Damaged Gutters and Drain Spouts Ice and snow can clog your gutters and drain spouts, causing water to overflow and create damage to your roof, siding, and landscape.
    Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026

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“Tiles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tiles. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.

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