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as in root
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
the nub of the argument is that the intelligence agencies failed the country
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Recent Examples of nub
The spiral toy is designed to rest against your clit, while the internal nub creates a sensation of buzzy fullness.
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 3 Nov. 2024
From there, build things up by essentially making out with their nub, Dr. Nolan says.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 18 June 2024
But as civility gets ground down to a nub by increasingly racist and bigoted behavior, from Trump down, there have to be consequences for actions.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 29 Oct. 2024
One foot-end, the simple Point-Foot, takes the form of a rounded rubberized nub.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2024
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 3 Nov. 2024
From there, build things up by essentially making out with their nub, Dr. Nolan says.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 18 June 2024
But as civility gets ground down to a nub by increasingly racist and bigoted behavior, from Trump down, there have to be consequences for actions.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 29 Oct. 2024
One foot-end, the simple Point-Foot, takes the form of a rounded rubberized nub.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for nub
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nub
Noun
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Ellen Neupert has devoted a huge chunk of her 93 years to education.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
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As a shopping writer, a huge chunk of my 9 to 5 involves scrolling through pages and pages of online merchandise.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Harris campaign played up Walz's working-class roots, background in the National Guard and experiences as a school teacher and football coach in the 2024 election won by President Donald Trump.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Keep the cutting in the vase until the roots are several inches long.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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These drugs work by removing amyloid plaques—unusual clumps of proteins that build up in the brain and block cell communication.—
Team Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
24 Jan. 2025
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Spoiled seeds may also be discolored, have some visible mold growth, or stick together in clumps, indicating moisture—or possibly pantry pests, such as moths or mice—have gotten into the package.—
Annie Peterson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2025
Noun
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As downtown continues to navigate the post-pandemic era and stakeholders reimagine what an urban core can and should be, new projects are helping build that future.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
16 Feb. 2025
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Wine finishes can go quickly overboard, leaving the whiskey with an abundance of big, fruity, tannic notes that overpower its core identity.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2025
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But the highlight of the haul is a solid hunk of Egyptian blue, a rare pigment prized for thousands of years for its shimmering and ethereal qualities.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Feb. 2025
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But as serendipity would have it, the cosmic rock in question may have literally been a hunk of the moon, according to a new study.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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And then a character would come on screen and there would be an essence or an energy, or even just a costume.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2025
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As a seasoned guitarist, songwriter, and performer, Knowles embodies the essence of modern blues-rock, blending soulful storytelling with a distinctive, hard-hitting sound.—
SPIN Contributor,
SPIN,
4 Feb. 2025
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Its cover — a black-and-white photo depicting more than a dozen Black men, boys, and babies waving wads of cash and liquor bottles over the corpse of a white judge on the lawn of Obama’s White House — was a provocation tailor-made for the Black Lives Matter movement, which was then in full swing.—
Zak Cheney-Rice,
Vulture,
29 Jan. 2025
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For now, Match Group is hoping to appease shareholders by throwing wads of cash at them.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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The line of drinkware includes an assortment of tumblers and cold cups adorned with hearts, flowers and pink and red hues, according to Starbucks.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Soften his heart, guide his words, and fill him with wisdom and kindness.—
Kevin Dolak,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Nub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nub. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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