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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
Research shows that a nutritious breakfast should prioritize fiber, protein and essential nutrients such as vitamins A and B, calcium, iron and magnesium, while minimizing sugar and fat.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
Natural fiber encourages the production of probiotic bacteria in the gut, which specialize in ramping up the production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs).
—New Atlas, 15 Jan. 2025
For example, calcium and vitamin D can help build strong bones, and fiber can help maintain bowel regularity.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 15 Jan. 2025
Probiotics or fiber supplements may also help improve the gut microbiota and promote healthy bowel movements.29
Certain symptoms are a red flag for more serious conditions that require prompt medical attention.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 9 Jan. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
Natural fiber encourages the production of probiotic bacteria in the gut, which specialize in ramping up the production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs).
—New Atlas, 15 Jan. 2025
For example, calcium and vitamin D can help build strong bones, and fiber can help maintain bowel regularity.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 15 Jan. 2025
Probiotics or fiber supplements may also help improve the gut microbiota and promote healthy bowel movements.29
Certain symptoms are a red flag for more serious conditions that require prompt medical attention.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiber
Noun
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Together, these tools form the backbone of trade defense infrastructure.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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These are songs that form the backbone of Jamaican music in terms of culture and development of the music that followed.—
Heather Augustyn,
SPIN,
21 Jan. 2025
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The most plausible scenario for such a transmitter is tethering a strong wire from a kite or weather balloon.—
Dan Goodin,
Ars Technica,
23 Jan. 2025
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Around the back are three wires (live, neutral, ground) for hardwiring the device to a round junction box.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
21 Jan. 2025
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What sets Chappell apart is her courage to be herself in every sense: her honesty, her individuality, and her commitment to creating meaningful music.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Millions of women benefited from her courage and determination.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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For her stint on the late-night talk show, MacDowell opted for designer threads with a sultry neckline and shimmering spin.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
24 Jan. 2025
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What is the thread that connects your business objectives to your stakeholders?—
Rachel Kule,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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The grits are thick and cheesy and come with tasso ham and creole sauce.—
Caitlin Morton,
AFAR Media,
27 Jan. 2025
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If possible, replace rock salt with salt-free deicers or swap out some of the salt for salt-free grit, such as sand, gravel, sawdust, or kitty litter.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Ordinary’s hair density serum is formulated with peptides (amino acids are all the rage) to help make hair fuller, encourage new growth, and strengthen the hair cuticle—and shoppers are attesting to its effectiveness.—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2025
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Makeup included vivid eyeliner and pink lipstick by Laura Ann, and her ombre hair, styled by Olivia Halpin, had cascading waves around the shoulder.—
WWD Staff,
WWD,
20 Jan. 2025
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Doing it in back-to-back years would require amazing stamina. 7.—
Austin Meek,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Biden dropped out of the 2024 race in July amid concerns over his age and stamina and endorsed Vice President Harris, who lost to Trump in November.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
18 Jan. 2025
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Those filaments are arranged in line with the direction of the bend, putting them at a right angle to the underlying cellulose filaments.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Jan. 2025
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Four Glock-style guns, one loaded with 9mm bullets, were recovered, as well as eight lower frames — the gun’s structural component — a 3D printer and 14 spools — about 20 pounds — of PLA filament, a plastic used in the production of ghost guns, police said.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Fiber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiber. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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