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as in root
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
the nub of the argument is that the intelligence agencies failed the country
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Recent Examples of nub
But, to my delight, there was a vibrating nub in the center of the silicone petals.
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Amanda Chatel, Glamour, 26 Feb. 2025
The best Caesar dressing gets textural interest from cracks of peppercorn and nubs of Parmesan cheese.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 13 Feb. 2025
Barely a nub of bald rock and surrounded by far more imposing cliffs, this broad perch is not a difficult climb and makes an exquisite viewing platform of the town and the changing colors of the rocks.
—Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024
Some bees nest in the stems of shrubs and perennials, so resist the urge to chop them down to nubs.
—Kristin Hostetter, Outside Online, 9 Oct. 2024
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Amanda Chatel, Glamour, 26 Feb. 2025
The best Caesar dressing gets textural interest from cracks of peppercorn and nubs of Parmesan cheese.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 13 Feb. 2025
Barely a nub of bald rock and surrounded by far more imposing cliffs, this broad perch is not a difficult climb and makes an exquisite viewing platform of the town and the changing colors of the rocks.
—Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024
Some bees nest in the stems of shrubs and perennials, so resist the urge to chop them down to nubs.
—Kristin Hostetter, Outside Online, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nub
Noun
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Meanwhile, Noss estimates that 85 percent of species could be saved by simply protecting a sufficiently large chunk of each type of American ecosystem.—
Emma Marris,
The Atlantic,
25 May 2025
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It was nicely seasoned, a brick of a chunk on my plate, and really tasty.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Change the water every day or two to keep the roots healthy.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 May 2025
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While turmeric is a root that is ground into a spice, curcumin is the main chemical compound responsible for its yellow-orange color and many of its health benefits.1 How to Use Turmeric for Weight Loss There's no exact prescription for how much turmeric to eat to lose weight.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
21 May 2025
Noun
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The results show whether the brain of a person with cognitive symptoms also has amyloid plaques, clumps of toxic proteins that build up in the spaces between brain cells.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
21 May 2025
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Among my carpet of Peruvian lilies stands a clump of the Third Harmonic variety.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
17 May 2025
Noun
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There have been proposed hypotheses as to how the Moon could have developed a core dynamo.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
23 May 2025
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This core constitutional protection has been an obstacle to the President's mass deportation plan.—
NPR,
NPR,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Making Murderbot, who mostly would prefer to wear a mask, an undeniable hunk raises questions.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2025
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And the list is stacked with 11 Hallmark hunks and festive favorites.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
People.com,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Palpatine returns Though his body may have been destroyed during the Battle of Endor, Palpatine survived in secret for years by transferring his essence to clone bodies.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
25 May 2025
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Penny Hotel Williamsburg The intimate Penny Hotel, nestled in Williamsburg's core, perfectly captures the neighborhood's artistic essence.—
Malik Peay,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Smith also admitted in his plea agreement to carrying a large wad of cash and a small vial of cocaine in his pocket that morning.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 May 2025
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Taylor is in a Gretchen Wieners costume, warming up her jaw for some yelling with a giant wad of gum.—
Olivia Crandall,
Vulture,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Leadership wisdom is a combination of head, hunch and heart.—
Gregory Stebbins,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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These young people offer me their time and their hearts on some level.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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“Nub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nub. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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