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Recent Examples of nib
It was brewed with Frothy Monkey coffee beans and Olive and Sinclair cocoa nibs.
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Adam Tamburin, Axios, 27 Nov. 2024
Older readers of this article may have learned to write in such a way (guilty yer honor) – dipping the nib of a pen into an inkwell, and scratching out the words, hoping to have sufficient ink to complete a word, without picking up too much ink and smudging your masterpiece.
—Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2025
Multipurpose one-piece tech cleaning kit with push-up pen nib for getting in the cracks, refillable cleaning spray bottle, soft sponge, and brush—plus the outer case is covered in microfiber for polishing.
—Chris Haslam, WIRED, 19 Feb. 2025
For dessert, there’s a housemade gelato featuring orange, custard and cacao nibs.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
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Adam Tamburin, Axios, 27 Nov. 2024
Older readers of this article may have learned to write in such a way (guilty yer honor) – dipping the nib of a pen into an inkwell, and scratching out the words, hoping to have sufficient ink to complete a word, without picking up too much ink and smudging your masterpiece.
—Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2025
Multipurpose one-piece tech cleaning kit with push-up pen nib for getting in the cracks, refillable cleaning spray bottle, soft sponge, and brush—plus the outer case is covered in microfiber for polishing.
—Chris Haslam, WIRED, 19 Feb. 2025
For dessert, there’s a housemade gelato featuring orange, custard and cacao nibs.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nib
Noun
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Nothing worse than burning your mouth and chewing then breathing like a dragon.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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It does so by replacing the minerals in your teeth that would otherwise be lost to acid coming from bacteria in your mouth.—
Joseph Choi,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And in 1981, a tip from an Epidemic Intelligence Service officer serving in the Los Angeles County Health Department led to the first description of a new disease that would become the global epidemic of HIV-AIDS.—
Casey Luc,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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After the attack, authorities received a tip from Balmer’s ex partner.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Almost two weeks later, the parrot, slate gray with a black beak and bright cardinal-red tail, is still missing.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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When the team’s mascot, Eddie the Eagle, became sick, Pearl came off the bench and donned the bird beak and feathers for one game during March Madness.—
John Raby,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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While the million-token context window is impressive, OpenAI’s data suggests that model accuracy can decrease when processing information at the extreme end of that scale, indicating a need for testing and validation for specific long-context use cases.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The end of the parole program is part of Trump’s crackdown on legal immigration paths that allow people to temporarily come to the U.S. Republicans also criticized the parole program as an overreach and abuse of executive presidential power.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2025
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Talley also argued that home surveillance video also indicated there was no muzzle flash, which was also consistent with an accidental misfire.—
Hetty Chang,
NBC News,
14 Mar. 2025
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If a pet requires a muzzle, it must be placed on the animal before entering the clinic, the release said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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WrestleMania season stands as the apex of excitement for WWE fans, a two-night spectacle promising the year's most monumental moments.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Zahn McClarnon’s depiction of Joe’s resentment and guilt, still simmering but on the verge of spilling over, reaches its apex by episode’s end.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
23 Mar. 2025
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The research team used advanced 3D imaging technology to find the ancient ant had many features similar to modern dirt ants, including distinctive mandibles with 12 triangular teeth for catching prey.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2025
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These high-confidence marks were located on four tibiae, one mandible, one humerus, and two long bone fragments.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
23 Jan. 2025
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As delicate tendrils emerge from its nose cavity, the stalker makes just enough noise to cause Ellie to whip around.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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That process leads to common allergy symptoms: sneezing, a runny or stuffy nose, itchy, watery eyes, a cough.—
Breanne Hayes Haney,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Nib.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nib. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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