japans

Definition of japansnext
present tense third-person singular of japan

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Verb
  • Design grows dense forests of carbon nanotubes The design grows dense forests of carbon nanotubes directly onto copper foil and coats them with a thin layer of silicon, creating a flexible, conductive scaffold that can absorb expansion while maintaining performance.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Add the mixture to the remaining milk in the pan and cook until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
    Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Go in with the glass cuticle pusher to gently soften and push back cuticles (which can help nails look longer), plus the glass polisher, which buffs the nail surface smooth for smoother, better, longer-lasting polish application.
    Lily Wohlner, Allure, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Public tours of the White House have been a longstanding American tradition, offering families, students, and history buffs a rare chance to see inside one of the nation's most significant historic buildings.
    Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Little details are where Le Petit Hôtel shines.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Kaplan has commanding, comical moments throughout the play but shines in one of the play’s most memorable.
    Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The contract, further enmeshing JPMorgan with a dominant tech player, burnishes the bank’s reputation as a leader in American finance.
    Hugh Son,Leslie Picker,Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Unconcerned by matters like health insurance and 401(k) contributions, her presence burnishes the reputation of the magazine as an arbiter of good taste.
    New York Times, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Give him lots of treats and belly rubs!
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
  • It can be added to marinades, soups, sauces, rubs, and is often on the table to be added to whatever dish is being served.
    Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • In one scene, her character polishes and admires the ring, allowing viewers a closer look at the remarkable stone.
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The process polishes the gentle bonhomie that promises to transform even the smallest silences into celebrations.
    Archie Forde, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Betty, attempting to paper over her unthinkable loss, dresses Laura in her daughter’s clothes, gives her her daughter’s place at family meals, has her daughter’s bike fixed to Laura’s height.
    Holden Seidlitz, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
  • For the uninitiated—and those without this excellent Instagram on your Explore page—the Sciura is a Milanese woman who dresses elegantly and impeccably.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2026
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“Japans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/japans. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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