tooth

noun

Definition of toothnext
as in taste

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Recent Examples of tooth Howard was shot in the face, and the fragmented bullet broke his nose and hit his eye, lip, tooth and arm, according to a lawsuit. — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 7 July 2026 Humans carry a third, dormant set of tooth buds beyond baby teeth and adult teeth that never develop under normal biology. — Allison Palmer july 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026 Toregem is starting with people who have severe congenital hypodontia, then plans to expand into broader cases of tooth loss. — Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026 Komodo dragon tooth marks were also most commonly found on the meatiest parts of Stegodon, while cut marks from the hobbits’ stone tools were found in less choice parts of the animal. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tooth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tooth
  1. taste
  2. appetite
  3. craving
  4. use
  5. liking
  6. longing
  7. love affair
  8. desire
Noun
  • Kansas City got just a small taste of the magnetic fever over Lionel Messi, the global superstar who is regarded as one of the best ever to kick a ball.
    — PJ Green July 13, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
  • Josh Sonni-Lambie This tour could be an exciting opportunity for the 18-year-old striker to get a taste of senior action.
    — Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of taste
Noun
  • When a pet chews on one of these plants, the crystals irritate the mouth and cause pain, drooling, vomiting and loss of appetite.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
  • When a pet chews on them, the crystals irritate the mouth, causing pain, drooling, vomiting and loss of appetite, according to the ASPCA.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Definition of appetite
Noun
  • Guests can also satisfy their sushi cravings at Miso Phat, located beside Kihei Caffe.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
  • From gorgeous cakes to fruity popsicles, these blueberry dessert recipes will satisfy your sweet cravings.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
Definition of craving
Noun
  • The new law also now requires any presumptive large-scale data center to receive a public hearing from its local water management district before the district can issue a water use permit.
    — Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
  • The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of use
Noun
  • If the blue isn’t to your liking, the heels also come in metallic pink, gold, and black.
    — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
  • Beyond the warm-weather-friendly material, the pants are designed with an adjustable elastic waistband to customize the fit to your liking, side pockets, and a split hem.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 July 2026
Definition of liking
Noun
  • History has shown us that the very celebration of our shared longing for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness ensures that those values will endure.
    — Lonnie G. Bunch III, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026
  • But what Spiro is writing about in most of these tunes is something a little more interesting than standard loss-and-longing fare.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 3 July 2026
Definition of longing
Noun
  • These styling tricks, whether for an in-office week, or on a lavish getaway, add dimension and individuality, proving that fashion’s enduring love affair with accessorizing is very personal.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 16 July 2026
  • Christopher Nolan’s passionate love affair with the Premium Large Format moviegoing experience peaks with The Odyssey, a gigantic undertaking that marks the first feature shot entirely with IMAX Film Cameras.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
Definition of love affair
Noun
  • Cary, torn between his own desires and others’ expectations, can’t seem to determine where his loyalties lie.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 July 2026
  • Unrequited yearning, alcoholism, and suppressed desires abound in the 80-minute one-act play, which won Escola a Tony Award.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
Definition of desire

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