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as in backbone
the strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship
a person of lesser fiber would not have spoken out against such an injustice
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Recent Examples of fiber
To abate — or remove — asbestos from a home or room, there’s a long list of procedures workers must follow, including enclosing the area to make sure none of the fibers escape.
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Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 4 Jan. 2025
Mangoes contain more fiber than most dogs are used to, according to Purina.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
Hand-knotted in Nepal with allo, silk, wool, and hemp fibers, the trifecta of fluid motifs is available in aptly earthy hues including Alfalfa, Barley, and Pepper.
—Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 18 Dec. 2024
Another major benefit of a plant-heavy diet comes from fiber, which is found in not only fruits and veggies but also whole grains, nuts, and legumes.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 18 Dec. 2024
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Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 4 Jan. 2025
Mangoes contain more fiber than most dogs are used to, according to Purina.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
Hand-knotted in Nepal with allo, silk, wool, and hemp fibers, the trifecta of fluid motifs is available in aptly earthy hues including Alfalfa, Barley, and Pepper.
—Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 18 Dec. 2024
Another major benefit of a plant-heavy diet comes from fiber, which is found in not only fruits and veggies but also whole grains, nuts, and legumes.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiber
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Education is the backbone of society, shaping the mindsets of future leaders, influencers, scientists, artists, and entrepreneurs through a blend of skills and knowledge.William Jones, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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These critical components form the backbone of your security posture.Kevin Lynch, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement Here are the current service alerts: A LINE: Bus shuttles replace trains in both directions between the Southwest Museum and Fillmore stations due to wind damage to overhead wires.Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Yoon remains confined to his official residence in Seoul, where the presidential security service has reinforced the area with barbed wire and rows of vehicles barricading surrounding roads.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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For all the valorization of courage, the show’s reluctance to tackle harder issues head-on feels rather toothless.Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
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The organization is meant to build girls' courage and confidence while making the world a better place.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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That's where our hero must search first, but the unraveled threads of mystery will lead to a continent-wide trek.Jason Bennett, arkansasonline.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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There are detailed instructions, three embroidery cloths, a hoop, and lots of thread.Blake Bakkila, Glamour, 10 Jan. 2025
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The beauty community in Los Angeles has a lot of grit and gumption—a lot of very smart and savvy people who are business-minded as well as artistically-minded.Allure Editors, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025
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The menu takes guests on a culinary journey through Appalachia and the South with dishes like smoked trout hush puppies and roasted halibut with grits and andouille vinaigrette.Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
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Allowing your hair to breathe and not washing your hair too much.India Espy-Jones, Essence, 8 Jan. 2025
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Sound bake-offs in the Bay Area, New York and London are unaffected, while hair and makeup and visual effects bake-offs will be replaced with virtual discussions.Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Large-bodied and strong, at 6-5, 235 pounds, Ortiz should have the stamina to withstand the rigors of an entire season at the big league level.Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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For someone who has played sparingly, Adams’ endurance and stamina were noteworthy.Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Two prior CMEs erupted during fiery solar filament eruptions on the southeastern limb.Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Solar filaments are vast clouds of ionized gas above the solar surface.Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Fiber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiber. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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