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as in heart
the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions
in my very core I knew that an injustice was being committed
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as in center
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
the capitol building is the core of the political life of the state
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as in essence
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
at last, we come to the core of the issue that has been dividing us
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as in body
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
a starfish can even survive the division of its core into two parts; both halves then regenerate
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Recent Examples of core
Wolfson and Sánchez write for KFF Health News, a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues and is one of the core operating programs at KFF — the independent source for health policy research, polling, and journalism.
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Bernard J. Wolfson and Vanessa G. Sánchez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
The densities in the innermost core are higher than in an atomic nucleus.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2025
General manager Chris Drury has to make decisions involving his coach, his core and the players in supporting roles.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2025
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Made from biodegradable bamboo fiber, this lightweight one-gallon bin reads more like a Scandi bread box than something meant to house apple cores and onion skins.
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Bernard J. Wolfson and Vanessa G. Sánchez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
The densities in the innermost core are higher than in an atomic nucleus.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2025
General manager Chris Drury has to make decisions involving his coach, his core and the players in supporting roles.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2025
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Made from biodegradable bamboo fiber, this lightweight one-gallon bin reads more like a Scandi bread box than something meant to house apple cores and onion skins.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for core
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While my heart will forever yearn for an alternate reality where Bobby Nash is alive and well, my head knows that Peter Krause‘s beloved 9-1-1 character is indeed six feet under.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
5 May 2025
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Paris’ Golden Triangle, the 8th arrondissement area framed by three grand avenues (Montaigne, Champs-Élysées and George V), is where haute couture was born, where artists once held court and where travelers still come to experience the beating heart of the city.—
Passport by ForbesLife,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Colorado went just 13-12 over two seasons with Sanders under center, and failed to win a bowl game or compete for a conference title.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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The 2025 season maybe a redshirt season in the pros for him, but there is intriguing upside as a long-term option at center.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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In essence, sunlight collected with Psyche's large solar arrays gets converted into electricity, which then powers up the spacecraft's four thrusters.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
1 May 2025
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In essence, different threads coming together to create something meaningful and strong.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The disconnect between the body and the disintegrating mind is painful to witness, and even harder for families to reconcile.—
Dr. Sabooh Mubbashar,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2025
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Police were investigating Sunday after a boater spotted a body floating in the Connecticut River in Rocky Hill. Ferry Park was closed for a few hours as police investigated the scene, the Rocky Hill Fire Department said in a social media post, then reopened at about 11:30 a.m.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
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In the midst of this, the Chinese government placed a tariff of a hundred and twenty-five per cent on American imports.—
Oliver Whang,
New Yorker,
3 May 2025
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For example, China is the world's largest plastics manufacturer but some of its factories depend on ethane -- a feedstock mainly imported from the U.S. CHINA China is in the midst of a public holiday, with government offices and markets closed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 May 2025
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Barnes loses the heart and soul of his program, Zakai Zeigler, and a guy in Jahmai Mashack who would be considered the departing heart and soul in any year other than the one in which Zeigler is also departing.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story (CRAVE) Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story creatively chronicles the life of pioneering trans soul and R&B singer Jackie Shane, who has largely been forgotten due to the scarcity of video footage from her performances.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
1 May 2025
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These include plans for a Trump tower in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh and major hub Jeddah, real estate projects in Oman and further expansion in Abu Dhabi.—
Federico Maccioni,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Earlier this month, Xi visited Southeast Asia for the second time in less than two years, to strengthen ties with Vietnam and other key neighbors that have become transshipment hubs for Chinese goods.—
Zongyuan Zoe Liu,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Apr. 2025
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The long tap root can be eaten raw in salads or boiled and eaten like parsnips.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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Medications and lifestyle changes that address the root cause may help ease a dry cough, including: GERD and acid reflux: Medications like proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and H2 blockers help reduce the amount of acid your stomach produces.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Core.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/core. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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