1
2
as in birch
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of stave
It is made from finishing Yellowstone Select with toasted oak staves, this 100-proof bourbon brings extra character.
—
Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
This comes on the heels of the relaunch of Maker’s Mark’s Wood Finishing Series, which arrived last June in the form of the Heart Release, a cask-strength bourbon finished with two different types of wood staves.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2024
This all-in-one formula washes away stubborn makeup, soothes and staves away redness, and employs antimicrobial protection to soften signs of maturing—hydrating all the while.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 16 Aug. 2024
In the case of wooden staves, toasting is said to unlock more vanilla and caramel flavors than charring.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2024
See All Example Sentences for stave
Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
This comes on the heels of the relaunch of Maker’s Mark’s Wood Finishing Series, which arrived last June in the form of the Heart Release, a cask-strength bourbon finished with two different types of wood staves.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2024
This all-in-one formula washes away stubborn makeup, soothes and staves away redness, and employs antimicrobial protection to soften signs of maturing—hydrating all the while.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 16 Aug. 2024
In the case of wooden staves, toasting is said to unlock more vanilla and caramel flavors than charring.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2024
See All Example Sentences for stave
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stave
Noun
-
Another trouble spot is the center support—wooden slats or metal beams can move under the weight of whoever is sleeping on it, causing the wood to rub against the frame.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2025
-
Five steel beams supporting the bridge, each about 164 feet long, collapsed one after another, the news agency said.—
Jin Yu Young,
New York Times,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
As such, birch ply sees a return to favor, with many of the components being fashioned from the popular build material.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Feb. 2025
-
Her home is decorated in creams and blues, with a spiral wooden staircase, plush sofas and giant windows that look out on stands of birch trees.—
Rebecca Keegan,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
His brace on Wednesday also means he’s scored nine goals in the Champions League this season, the most by an English player in a single Champions League campaign and tying the European Cup single-season record with Dennis Viollet who scored nine goals for Manchester United in 1956-57, per the BBC.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
-
Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani is a member of the latter club, the three-time most valuable player undergoing his first Tommy John surgery with the Angels in 2018 and his second — a revision procedure with an internal brace — in his final month with the team in September 2023.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Located on Lookout Mountain, one of the best times to visit Mentone is during fall when native poplars, dogwoods, maples, and hickories begin to turn, creating a bold patchwork of red, orange, yellow, across the mountainside.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2025
-
These are characterized by temperate deciduous forest species such as tulip trees, oaks, and hickories.—
Erica Zazo,
Outside Online,
9 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The cozy interior is swaddled in leather and burl wood, and rear-seat passengers even got elegant picnic tables that folded down from the front seatbacks.—
Raphael Orlove,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
-
Guest room rooms are appointed with oak woods, crisp cream walls, and plenty of Le Labo products.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
The set is crafted from sturdy solid eucalyptus wood, and the chairs’ seats and backrests are secured with woven rattan.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
12 Feb. 2025
-
The design of the Kasa Little Italy rooms is very minimalist, featuring a color palette of neutral tones and organic materials like wood and rattan.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
But with a personal stake in so many small-college men’s basketball games, the old coach has had to figure it out.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
6 Mar. 2025
-
By folding his candidacy, the judge said, Stevens had no stake in the election and thus lacked legal standing.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Standard circuit breaker switches: These switches, including both single- and double-pole, take up most of the space in the electrical panel.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2025
-
With 500 watts of power, the dual-speed blender switches between slow and high speeds without a hitch, and the chopping jar attachment catches even tiny portions of herbs, nuts and spices.—
Ho Lin,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Stave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stave. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share