cruse

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Recent Examples of cruse For Jews, the Maccabees' story and the legend of the single cruse of oil burning eight days signals the possibility that a dedicated few, inspired by faith in their purpose, can reshape history. Joshua M. Davidson, CNN, 28 Nov. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cruse
Noun
  • Hegseth announced Wednesday that U.S. and Panamanian officials had already signed a memorandum of understanding, and that a final document is on the way to formally secure toll-free priority for American naval vessels.
    Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The trans-Pacific trade is heavily reliant on Chinese vessels.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Mary’s lab had a broken sink and was cluttered with decades’ worth of beakers and hot plates.
    E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Bada Bing stemmed all-natural cherry Directions Combine the first three ingredients in a mixing beaker with ice and stir until ice cold.
    Jeff Burkhart, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The first season of Severance was a kettle on a flame, hitting its boiling point around Episode 7, and then just boiling over for the final three episodes.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Potentially, for example, manufacturers could create kettles with an inner lining that would prevent microplastic leakage during boiling.
    Marta Zaraska, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Add 2 cups water and a generous pinch or two of salt; bring to a boil.
    Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Pour in 1/2 cup of tart cherry juice, then mix in the magnesium powder.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025

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“Cruse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruse. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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