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as in judge
chiefly British
a public official having authority to decide questions of law
received a stiff sentence from one of the harshest beaks in all of London
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Recent Examples of beak
Some mate beak to beak, sucker to sucker, while others prefer to keep their distance.
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Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Hawksbill turtles use their sharp beak to reach into holes and crevices in coral reefs to find their preferred food source — sponges.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
But there is evidence of the first stages in the evolution of a trait that allows the beak to move independently of the braincase, as seen in modern birds.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2025
The seagull appears to poke the garment around with its beak a few times before the clip ends.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
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Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Hawksbill turtles use their sharp beak to reach into holes and crevices in coral reefs to find their preferred food source — sponges.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
But there is evidence of the first stages in the evolution of a trait that allows the beak to move independently of the braincase, as seen in modern birds.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2025
The seagull appears to poke the garment around with its beak a few times before the clip ends.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beak
Noun
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Vásquez Lasso hit Montano in the mouth area, and Montano shot the officer in the head, arm and leg as children and others in a nearby playground took cover.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The kind guard in the lobby and my mother’s terrible, open mouth.—
Rebecca Chace
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Behind them were strobe lights and a striking LED screen backdrop splayed with lyrics and images of animated alligators shooting lasers from their snouts.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
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Keller noted that some airlines won't allow dogs with short snouts such as French Bulldogs to fly at all because of the stress that could put on the dog's ability to breathe.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
9 July 2025
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City Council President Mary Sheffield's office asked Corporation Counsel Conrad Mallett to clarify what is allowable under the judge's order.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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Daybell filed motions to have the judge replaced and to get her cases retried.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
26 July 2025
Noun
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For Williams, all of life seems to be captured in the oversized mandibles of Spielberg’s enduring cinematic masterpiece.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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Thus: Arnold and his commando buddies fight an alien — a big, ugly, awesome one created by the Stan Winston studio with mandibles and long hair and the ability to disappear.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
9 June 2025
Noun
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That same year, Francis underwent a cosmetic procedure meant to narrow her nose.—
Jeff Lunden,
NPR,
17 July 2025
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The whisky is rich and inviting on the nose, featuring a layered complexity of honeyed malt, orchard fruit, caramel, a hint of vanilla, and subtle notes of golden raisins and oak wood spices.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Of course, Democrats expect to challenge the maps in court.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Zapata-Echeverri arrived in Central Florida on a tourist visa on July 2 and appeared in court on Tuesday, July 22, her attorney said, per WESH.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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On June 13, Whitson allegedly pushed one of the sheriff’s horses several times, hit the animal’s muzzle and pulled on its reins.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2025
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Judd pointed out what appears to be a gun’s muzzle flash in the corner of the video.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 May 2025
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Birmingham’s love for Osbourne was once again on show on Wednesday as fans turned the city’s famous Black Sabbath bench and mural into makeshift memorials for him.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
23 July 2025
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Devane Park turns a quiet traffic circle into an oasis with park benches, a cozy gazebo, and space for kids and dogs to burn off some energy.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Southern Living,
22 July 2025
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“Beak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beak. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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