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Recent Examples of stave
High levels of evaporation can invisibly drain a barrel while changing the flavor of what’s left inside, and evaporation can speed up when barrels are damaged during handling, the metal hoops holding the staves together come loose, or the stopper sealing the bunghole pops out of place.
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Christopher Null, Wired News, 20 Feb. 2026
The lone artisan in his shop shaving out a single bow at a time from a stave of wood was a thing of the past.
—Clare Conley, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2025
Their name comes from the screws once used to fasten metal bands to barrel staves, also called lags.
—Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
According to the Nantucket Historical Association, an authentic Lightship bag is made on a mold, features cane weaving on rattan staves, and has a solid wooden base.
—Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Aug. 2025
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Christopher Null, Wired News, 20 Feb. 2026
The lone artisan in his shop shaving out a single bow at a time from a stave of wood was a thing of the past.
—Clare Conley, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2025
Their name comes from the screws once used to fasten metal bands to barrel staves, also called lags.
—Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
According to the Nantucket Historical Association, an authentic Lightship bag is made on a mold, features cane weaving on rattan staves, and has a solid wooden base.
—Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stave
Noun
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The cozy yet dynamic pub with guest rooms highlights the building’s original character with beams, wood floors, and open fireplaces, complemented by contemporary touches.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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Importantly, each fiber doesn’t just carry one beam of light.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Normally, that involves making stone tools, butchering deer, or distilling birch tar.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2026
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Hartford was experiencing a 10 out of 12 for pollen counts, with top allergens including birch, maple and oak pollens.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Mazumder worked in internal medicine, and as an independent contractor signed more than 3,000 orders for unnecessary medical equipment like orthopedic braces for people insured by Medicare and TRICARE, a medical program for active and retired military personnel and their families.—
Julia Coin
June 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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Standing with the aid of the heavy steel braces on his legs and of his son James, who held his left elbow, Roosevelt had thrown out the first ball.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
Noun
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The men’s collection offers a Western denim shirt with red piping, Lee’s straight relaxed jean and utility jacket with a subtle paisley print and hickory striped carpenter shorts.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Fire up your smoker to 250 degrees and add some hickory wood for that smoky goodness.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
Noun
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For centuries, Native American tribes lived in the area, growing crops and building earthlodges, a circular home of earth and wood that was the center of family life, housing multiple generations, according to the National Park Service.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Settlements and farmsteads spread across the state, and each year the timbermen marched deeper into the woods.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Noun
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It’s made from all-weather rattan that holds up against rain, sunshine, and cold winters, and the covers are removable and water-repellent.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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Both the table and couch are made from weather-resistant rattan, and the cushions are 100 percent machine-washable.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
Noun
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The long-running series, hosted by celebrity chef Guy Fieri, pits four contestants against each other in a challenge that combines grocery shopping and high-stakes cooking.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
12 June 2026
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If the xAI stake converted into SpaceX shares, market-tracking estimates based on the SpaceX's market capitalization on Friday suggest the investment could show a paper gain of as much as $150,000 — nearly a full year of McClain's $174,000 congressional salary.—
Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
Noun
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At the Garden, the team made a garish uniform color-scheme switch in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, from classic Knicks orange to maroon.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
14 June 2026
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Whoever is asleep at the switch needs to be replaced for the law to stand a chance of being effective and for the buying process to flow smoothly, without unfair maneuverings.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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“Stave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stave. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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