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Recent Examples of callus
This allows the stem to callus where it was cut or broken, which helps prevent disease.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
Those with sweaty pits and callused hands — asphalt rakers, flatbed drivers, farmers, and welders — already know the score.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2024
Often, a keelboat could manage just two crossings a day, for a total of 15 or 20 miles; afterward, their shirts bloodied, their shoulders callused, the men were rewarded with a fillee—a cup of whiskey chased by a cup of river water.
—Boyce Upholt, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 June 2024
Our feet, in particular, are one area that, with the exception of pedicures, can easily become overlooked, resulting in dry, cracked, and callused soles.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
Those with sweaty pits and callused hands — asphalt rakers, flatbed drivers, farmers, and welders — already know the score.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2024
Often, a keelboat could manage just two crossings a day, for a total of 15 or 20 miles; afterward, their shirts bloodied, their shoulders callused, the men were rewarded with a fillee—a cup of whiskey chased by a cup of river water.
—Boyce Upholt, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 June 2024
Our feet, in particular, are one area that, with the exception of pedicures, can easily become overlooked, resulting in dry, cracked, and callused soles.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for callus
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Contrary to popular belief, braiding tighter (and caking on product) does not mean the braids will last longer.—
Essence,
Essence,
16 July 2025
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Crews have uncovered RVs buried beneath layers of debris and vehicles caked in thick mud, as the search stretches into its seventh day.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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High ceilings stretched above me, encrusted with mouldings of flowers and faces, while garlands, angels, and Ionic columns flocked the dirty, peeling walls.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
12 Mar. 2025
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His Lifestyle Flyback Chronograph RM 72-01 is encrusted with diamonds set in white gold and features a green rubber strap.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
6 Jan. 2025
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Eventually, a £400,000 scheme was agreed that would see a new roof erected, all wooden benches replaced, and the entire area concreted.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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The Art Deco world of Poirot has long since been concreted over by some ’70s town planners, and the Miss Marple chintzy rural drawing room is not a place that many people frequent.—
Anne Victoria Clark,
Vulture,
21 Mar. 2025
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Between Clark missing quite a bit of time due to two separate injury issues and the team simply not gelling well together, the 2025 WNBA season has been a rollercoaster so far.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Playing in the Club World Cup means Chelsea will not get a proper pre-season, so gelling the squad as early as possible is particularly important this year.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
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Eat burritos warm or wrap individually in parchment paper, place in a zipper bag and freeze for up to two months.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
19 July 2025
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Coffee Ice Cubes: As mentioned, the Erin Rose uses a soft-serve machine to freeze all the ingredients, which means there’s no filler ice.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
19 July 2025
Verb
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Many Republicans view the legislation as Trump's signature domestic policy win, solidifying his agenda for years to come.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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While some observed slight banding in certain HDR10 content, recent updates appear to have largely resolved the issue—solidifying the G5 as the TV to beat in 2025.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
Verb
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That those brilliant turquoise waves had flattened and hardened into muted whites and grays.—
Laura Poppick
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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Bottom line Gel polishes are painted on, similar to regular nail polish, and require UV or LED light to harden.—
Rebecca Dancer,
Allure,
18 July 2025
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Note: if the mixture thickens more than desired over time, add a little water or beef broth.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
10 July 2025
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It gets topped with crispy fries smothered in cheddar cheese curds and our homemade lobster gravy, which is made by concentrating our shellfish stock, thickening it with a roux, and fortifying it with our lobster bisque.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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“Callus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/callus. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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