How to Use fiber in a Sentence

fiber

noun
  • The paper is made from both cotton and wood fiber.
  • Nylon is a very strong man-made fiber.
  • The fabric is made from a mix of synthetic fibers.
  • The police examined hair and bits of fiber found in the victim's car.
  • The natural fibers allow the fabric to breathe.
  • What foods do you recommend as good sources of fiber?
  • It's important to get enough fiber in your diet.
  • Of all the fruits, raspberries pack quite a bit of fiber.
    Stephanie Karpinske, Parents, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Elephant dung gives new meaning to the phrase fiber in the diet.
    David E. Petzal, Field & Stream, 31 Jan. 2024
  • To work, though, oxalic acid and bleach need to contact the wood fibers.
    Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2023
  • The strong core fibers in BioFiber bridge the cracks and stop them from growing wider during the healing process.
    Yaghoob Farnam, The Conversation, 22 Mar. 2024
  • Once the cornstarch has dried, vacuum it up and watch the stain lift from the fabric fibers.
    Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Add a teaspoon of shampoo to the water to relax the fabric fibers.
    Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2023
  • The fiber cover is made from Coolmax, which is supposed to keep the pillow cool all night.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito, Peoplemag, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Bring your current project of yarn, thread, bead, fiber or paper.
    Orlando Sentinel, 6 Apr. 2023
  • The carpet fibers are made with a tighter twist giving them a soft yet durable finish that looks smooth and chic.
    Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Amp up the fiber and protein with grains like buckwheat or cornmeal.
    Casey Barber, CNN, 19 Apr. 2023
  • The moveable number ring helps extend the life of the board, and Sisal fibers help the board become a bit more self healing from dark marks.
    Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2023
  • The fiber is then cured for the first time using UV lights, submerged in oil, then cured once again using even stronger UV rays.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Oct. 2023
  • This includes lean proteins and foods rich in fiber and healthy fats, such as salmon and Greek yogurt with berries.
    Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Scientific American, 28 Sep. 2023
  • Start with sprouted or whole grain breads, bagels or English muffins to bring in crucial fiber.
    Casey Barber, CNN, 19 Apr. 2023
  • There are just 20 calories in a serving of two-thirds of a cup of raw asparagus and about 2 grams of dietary fiber.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 13 May 2023
  • Wrapped in fiber, filled with straw and seemingly as long as a bus, the lines, called wattles, keep soil from washing away.
    Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Nov. 2023
  • The pillows have a cotton shell and are filled with a down-like, hypoallergenic fiber.
    Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 16 June 2023
  • Avoid high heat with polyester and cotton blankets since this damages the fibers and may shrink your blanket.
    Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2023
  • No more Ray of Light-era, namaste, or all-natural fibers for Madge.
    Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2023
  • Fill your plate with more fruits and vegetables, whole grains and beans, and kick-start your day with a high-fiber cereal.
    Women's Health, 12 Apr. 2023
  • Make your bed with natural fibers like linen and cotton to keep cool and stay away from flannel.
    Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2023
  • The panel is made of mushroom, hemp and kenaf fibers, not mushroom fiber and coconut shells.
    New York Times, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Dirt and grime act almost like sandpaper to break down and fray carpet fibers.
    Laura Daily, Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2023

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