stave

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Recent Examples of stave The applewood staves impart unique fruity and smoky characteristics. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 It is made from finishing Yellowstone Select with toasted oak staves, this 100-proof bourbon brings extra character. Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024 This comes on the heels of the relaunch of Maker’s Mark’s Wood Finishing Series, which arrived last June in the form of the Heart Release, a cask-strength bourbon finished with two different types of wood staves. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2024 This all-in-one formula washes away stubborn makeup, soothes and staves away redness, and employs antimicrobial protection to soften signs of maturing—hydrating all the while. Sarah Han, Allure, 16 Aug. 2024 See All Example Sentences for stave
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stave
Noun
  • Indeed, two years ago, Helen Hu decided to walk away from the beam for good.
    Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Femininity and French craftsmanship are on prominent display, with bespoke headboards made from Pierre Frey fabrics in every room, as well as murals from Atelier de Ricou, bird-like Lalique sconces, and restored wooden beams on the ceilings.
    Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Maple bats tend to splinter regularly sending shards like projectiles into the stands, while birch bats are more durable.
    Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2025
  • What's next: Richmond's pollen count is medium-high this week with juniper, birch and sycamore being our predominant pollen, per Pollen.com.
    Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 25 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The groups said the administration was also reconsidering the tax and registration requirement of AR-style pistols equipped with stabilizing braces, an accessory that was legal for years until Biden’s ATF flipped on the issue as part of the former president’s bid to ban the firearms.
    Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 7 Apr. 2025
  • The France forward has scored 19 goals and provided one assist in 23 games since January 3 and, after his brace against Leganes last weekend, has equalled Cristiano Ronaldo’s total of 33 goals in his first season as a Madrid player.
    Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Autumn is my favorite season in Cuyahoga Valley, as the oaks, hickories, and maples explode with fall colors.
    Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Tennessee is a beautiful state, especially in the fall, when tulip poplars, sugar maples and hickory trees turn bright red, gold and copper, making the drive as joyful as the destination.
    Colleen Creamer, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Despite their native habitat in moist woods and along stream banks, plants tolerate dry soil and drought.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Enter this Howard Cutting Board Cleaner, which keeps the wood supple and conditioned.
    Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The chairs combine an aluminum frame with gorgeous, crisscrossing rattan.
    Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 28 Mar. 2025
  • This comes in four beautiful shades, inspired by the Italian shoreline, and there’s even a touch of rattan for a beachy bedside table moment.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Trump’s 53% ownership stake in the company, now in a trust controlled by his oldest son, Donald Trump Jr., rose by $415 million on the day.
    Time, Time, 10 Apr. 2025
  • By December 2023, the private equity firm had taken a majority stake in the British business and set an ambitious expansion plan; targeting 350 outlets by 2031.
    Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Food The top 10 Italian spots in L.A. from the 101 Best Restaurants guide March 14, 2024 The texture switches from chewy to soft, creamy to crisp in every spoonful.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Absent such an intervention, President Trump’s de facto tariff switch is likely to remain in the 'on' position.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025

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“Stave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stave. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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