TOOTH Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

tooth

noun

Definition of tooth

as in taste

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Recent Examples of tooth Per the Cleveland Clinic, the surgery can help reduce tooth sensitivity, protect against further gum recession and improve overall oral health. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 The process is driven by a feeding mechanism called the pterygoid walk, in which alternating jaw movements advance one side of the tooth-bearing upper jaw while the other maintains a firm grip on the prey. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Aug. 2026 When the enamel erodes, the inner layer of your tooth, called the dentin, becomes exposed. — Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2026 Distribute the mask evenly using your fingers or a wide-tooth comb. — Anya Meyerowitz, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tooth

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Noun

Other chefs from across the country, including Gregory Gourdet of Kann in Portland, Oregon, and Annie Shi and Jess Shadbolt of Dean’s in New York City, also will bring a taste of their food to the event.

— Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
Still, Zuckerberg’s taste in property suggests the castle’s acreage may be the real draw.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of taste

Noun

When a croissant, a cupcake or a cookie craving is calling, a stop at one of Charlotte’s best bakeries is in order.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 24 Aug. 2026
The Concours Club has given him a Miami address for his craving, along with storage, service, coaching, and a place to keep his own racing history in motion.

— Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of craving

Noun

There are several suburbs, including Itasca and Joliet, that have ongoing police investigations into officers accused of misusing Flock cameras for personal use.

— Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
As Vogue Business reported last year, brands were quick to adjust their playbooks as GLP-1 use became increasingly widespread.

— Perdita Nouril, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of use

Noun

The best kids basketball sets This set will encourage your kids to remain active and develop a liking for the game of basketball.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026
And if the pillow isn’t quite to your liking, there’s a menu of four other options to choose from.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of liking

Noun

Personal longings and professional obligations may be at odds today.

— USA TODAY, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Like with Channel Orange, Ocean is narrating life from 10,000 feet up, able to communicate pain and lust and longing with a kind of precision that, if nothing else, should prove how singular the human spirit truly is.

— Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of longing

Noun

Having a comfy and accommodating chair can reduce the desire to get up give you more time to get more work done.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Trump’s desire, which is to coat the granite facade with white paint, has been met with significant pushback from historians who say that covering the historic building’s granite exterior with paint could trap moisture and damage the stone.

— News Desk, Artforum, 19 Aug. 2026

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