bones 1 of 2

noun

Definition of bonesnext
plural of bone
1
as in die
a small cube marked on each side with one to six spots and usually played in pairs in various games the pirates decided their captives' fate with a toss of the bones

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as in heart
the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions I could feel in my bones that I had just met my future wife

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3
as in corpse
a dead body requested that his bones be buried in the country of his birth

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bones

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verb

present tense third-person singular of bone
as in guts

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  1. die
  2. heart
  3. corpse
  4. belly
  5. carcass
  6. gut
  7. soul
  8. blood
Noun
  • Food poisoning isn’t a rare thing: Every year in the U.S., 48 million people get sick from a foodborne illness, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die—and everyone is at risk.
    Korin Miller, Health, 29 Nov. 2024
  • The last bit of skepticism that light is quantized dies.
    Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of die
Noun
  • However, sometimes salmonellosis can result in more serious ailments, such as blood infections, heart inflammation, joint stiffness, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms.
    Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
  • In family-friendly Sarasota, a new beachfront hotel pays homage to the region’s performing arts past; and on the other side of Florida in Palm Beach, the island’s first new hotel in years is giving all the Palm Royale vibes your heart desires.
    Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of heart
Noun
  • The navy hoped the corpses would disappear without a trace, but in at least 65 cases bodies washed onto beaches in Argentina and Uruguay.
    Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
  • However, its forces are made up of jihadist militants, who were shown on video committing a slew of atrocities, including beheadings and the desecration of corpses during their lightning offensive that led to Assad’s collapse.
    Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of corpse
Noun
  • Related article Engaging your core is not the same as sucking in your belly.
    Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
  • As one of the best seamless options on this list, the thong has no visible panty lines and can be hiked up above your hips or pulled below the belly area.
    Malia Griggs, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of belly
Noun
  • Stock: Take the turkey carcass, place in a large stock pot, and fill with water to cover.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 29 Nov. 2024
  • After carving and picking off all the meat, don't toss that turkey carcass.
    Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of carcass
Noun
  • When added to a balanced diet, these nuts can enhance your heart health, lower your risk of diabetes and cancer, improve brain and gut health, and promote weight loss.
    Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The actor had lived in the home for some time previous to the renovation, and is seen walking through the bare-bones home sharing stories about each room before the gut job began.
    Claudia Williams, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of gut
Noun
  • Tipping a hat to Istanbul’s multicultural soul, antiques and vintage finds from markets around the world add yet another layer of sophistication.
    Pratyush Sarup, Architectural Digest, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Next door, Billboard Onboard is a singalong piano bar, and just down the hall is B.B. King’s Blues Club, which pumps blistering soul, rock, and blues, with the addition of a classical string quartet on longer European sailings.
    David Swanson, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of soul
Noun
  • The pair cut themselves and make a blood oath with the promise that the tribe will allow the Dutton family to keep East Camp and never develop or sell the rest of the land.
    Lisa Respers France, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The deal is finalized in a ceremonial scene where Rainwater and Kayce seal the agreement with a blood handshake as Mo (Brings Plenty) sings a song in his Native language.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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