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Recent Examples of nectar
The pollinators eat the nectar from the flowers and help spread the seeds.
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Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2025
Butterflies need nectar from the flowers, and caterpillars need food and a place to lay their eggs.
—Shafaq Patel, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
All the insects need is nectar from flowers and places to lay their eggs, which just about any yard can provide.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
For example, ants protect certain trees from herbivores while feeding on the tree’s nectar.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
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Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2025
Butterflies need nectar from the flowers, and caterpillars need food and a place to lay their eggs.
—Shafaq Patel, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
All the insects need is nectar from flowers and places to lay their eggs, which just about any yard can provide.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
For example, ants protect certain trees from herbivores while feeding on the tree’s nectar.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nectar
Noun
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Fluoride is a mineral that naturally occurs in water sources such as lakes and rivers, and is even naturally present in some foods and beverages, according to the American Dental Association (ADA).—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Consumers are increasingly seeking more than just a beverage from their coffee shop experience.—
Sergey Baburov,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Overall, Blaha said municipal liquor stores have experienced net profit growth over the last several decades.—
Dana Ferguson,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2025
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The analysts expect a significant pullback in sales of American alcohol in the region as well, given that state-run liquor stores have started to remove U.S. products from their shelves.—
Morgan Chittum,Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But on the south side lived the dark underbelly: Haad Rin, home of the Full Moon Party, the world’s biggest beach rave, replete with neon paint, fire dancing, and, again, plastic buckets of alcohol.—
Christina Fang,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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Avoid alcohol and smoking: These substances can trigger or worsen reflux.—
Elizabeth Barnes,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The event features libations and delicious bites from local vendors and restaurants, live music, opportunity drawing and live auction.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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Shouldn’t all this colorful fun also be reflected in our holiday libations?—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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During Brazil’s own Lollapalooza music festival last month, for example, fashion-forward attendees were seen with minimalist, lightweight phone straps that kept devices at hip level and hands free to grasp a drink of choice.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Spring and summer in Charlotte is the perfect time to grab a meal or a drink with your dog by your side.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The cold brew coffee founder said his cost for glass bottles sourced from China will go up 50%, while chai sourced from India will increase by 26% and coffee imported from Ethiopia, Peru and Canada will climb by 10%.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Many of its popular roasts have patriotic names, such as the Bravo Zulu blend with chocolate and toffee; Commander's Choice hazelnut flavor with a touch of fruit; Depth Charge espresso blend; Missing in Action for its decaffeinated brew; and War Horse Southern Pecan blend.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Nectar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nectar. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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