vapor

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Recent Examples of vapor This gradually increases the amount of vapor produced as the system absorbs heat and converts liquid to vapor. Issam Mudawar, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2023 At the surface, standard geothermal technology would be implemented for electricity generation (an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) plant, using a secondary organic working fluid that is flashed to vapor to drive a turbine/generator; or, direct flashing to steam). Ian Palmer, Forbes, 19 May 2022 Large windows angle open, and massive glass doors turn indoors into outdoors with a smooth slide as state-of-the-art ventilation systems silently spirit smoke and vapor away. Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2022 Despite what ads tell you, no waterproof shell is completely breathable—blocking water requires some impediments to vapor transfer. Outside Online, 27 May 2022 See All Example Sentences for vapor
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Verb
  • Meanwhile, the Supporting Actress category boasted the inclusion of Connie Britton, Jennifer Coolidge, Alexandra Daddario, Sydney Sweeney and Rothwell — almost sweeping the category save for two nominations for Dopesick actors Kaitlyn Dever and Mare Winningham.
    Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 15 July 2025
  • Unveiled at Palazzo Balbi in Venice on Tuesday, the medals boast a sleek aesthetic reflecting the country’s legacy in avant-garde design.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 15 July 2025
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  • Instead of merely playing for bragging rights, rivalry games will impact who qualifies for the CFP or conference play-in games.
    The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 11 July 2025
  • Their response to a 6-14 start was worth remembering and worth bragging about.
    Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • Kaus was setting up the umbrella when a gust of wind blew her off a lifeguard stand, dropping her on the point end of the 1-inch metal pole, NJ.com reported.
    Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2025
  • In the marquee Challenger matchup of the weekend, a rematch of the Mid-Season final, Las Vegas blew the doors off of Nashville.
    Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Verb
  • The artworks and photos are displayed alongside historical items, archival images, video reenactments of the Raid, and multimedia testimonials by descendants of the enslaved people who liberated themselves.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
  • If a face is displayed to millions of people at once, chances are someone will recognize it.
    Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025

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“Vapor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vapor. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.

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