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In general the studies kept the airway spheroids embedded and immobilized in a protein-rich gel called Matrigel.
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Philip Ball, Scientific American, 1 Dec. 2023
But tiny glass spheroids riddle the lunar regolith—the rock chips and other loose material covering the lunar surface.
—Rahul Rao, Popular Science, 9 Nov. 2023
With such a resume, H. erectus may have possessed the know-how to fashion a spheroid.
—Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 18 Sep. 2023
The authors argue that such large numbers of spheroids could only have come from human hands.
—Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 18 Sep. 2023
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Philip Ball, Scientific American, 1 Dec. 2023
But tiny glass spheroids riddle the lunar regolith—the rock chips and other loose material covering the lunar surface.
—Rahul Rao, Popular Science, 9 Nov. 2023
With such a resume, H. erectus may have possessed the know-how to fashion a spheroid.
—Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 18 Sep. 2023
The authors argue that such large numbers of spheroids could only have come from human hands.
—Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 18 Sep. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spheroid
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The small oval painting features a tranquil scene with a figure fishing near a church and a mill.Daniel Cassady for ARTnews, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
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This experience gives him some familiarity with the venue that hosts NASCAR’s biggest race, though the Daytona 500 is held on the 2 1/2-mile oval.Jordan Bianchi, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Somatic mutations occur after conception—after egg meets sperm—and continue over our lives, spurred by exposure to tobacco smoke, ultraviolet light, or other harmful substances.Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Foods containing vitamin D include egg yolks, liver, and saltwater fish, as well as foods fortified with vitamin D, such as milk, cereal, and yogurt.13 Two kinds of vitamin D supplements are available: Vitamin D2 and D3.Ashley Wong, Health, 2 Jan. 2025
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Perihelion occurs because the Earth’s path around the sun is not a perfect circle, but rather an ellipse, whereby the distance between the planet and the sun changes during the year.Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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As an actor who’s appeared on several hit shows, Johnston was identified quickly among the hundreds of Donald Trump supporters who stormed the Capitol following an inflammatory speech by the outgoing president at the nearby ellipse.Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Oct. 2024
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But Huntley doesn’t possess Tagovailoa’s gifts as a quick-release passer (few do, in his defense), so ball movement is slower and more incremental.J.J. Bailey, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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To score a jackpot in the Powerball, a player must match all five white balls and the red Powerball.Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 5 Jan. 2025
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Which spheres are thriving, and which are being neglected?Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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The latest version, a six-ton geodesic sphere, was designed in 2008.Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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For the most part, the primary loop is to find enemy officials, dodge or parry their attacks, and slowly chip away at their stance meter (essentially a gauge of their defensive stamina) to leave them vulnerable to a strong attack.Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2025
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Expect comforting dishes like large pasta loops with heritage pork shoulder ragu and wines ranging from acidic Etna Bianco to complex Nebbiolo.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2025
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Could the extensive list of first-time Golden Globes nominees – Glen Powell, Adam Brody, Pamela Anderson, Kali Reis and Seth Myers among them – finally score their first gilded orb?Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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The Times Square ball drop has been a fixture of New Year's Eve since 1907, when the original wood and iron orb made its maiden journey.Rachel Treisman, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Spheroid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spheroid. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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