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The disks emit light that can be detected using infrared and X-ray instruments, which helps astronomers better observe the black holes the disks orbit.
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Chandelis Duster, NPR, 20 Feb. 2025
If true, then this binary pair’s orbital dance could be what’s stirring up the disk, creating the arcing spiral.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2025
The binary is hidden at the center of a thick, dusty disk of gas.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 23 Jan. 2025
Kyrie Irving has missed two of the past three games due to illness and shoulder soreness and will miss at least one to two weeks with a bulging disk in his back.
—Stan Son, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Chandelis Duster, NPR, 20 Feb. 2025
If true, then this binary pair’s orbital dance could be what’s stirring up the disk, creating the arcing spiral.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2025
The binary is hidden at the center of a thick, dusty disk of gas.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 23 Jan. 2025
Kyrie Irving has missed two of the past three games due to illness and shoulder soreness and will miss at least one to two weeks with a bulging disk in his back.
—Stan Son, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disk
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Once landed, the lander will operate for roughly two weeks, collecting data about the lunar subsurface, which is made up of dust, loose rocks, and mineral fragments.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2025
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For instance, archaeological digs have turned up Roman artifacts like coins, jewelry, and pottery fragments.—
Hannah Edgar,
ARTnews.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Penumbral shadow fades away As the last faint shading vanishes off the moon's right portion, the visual show comes to an end.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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In all, tax credits and rebates will cover more than the cost of an average heat pump conversion and will cover a good portion of my more complex replacement.—
Ben Roush,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2025
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Included in the Wednesday announcement was the news that David Shipley, the Opinion section editor, had resigned from his role.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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The comment section of the post was filled with fans lusting after Nikko.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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But in space, especially beyond Earth’s orbit, astronauts are more exposed to these particles, which can damage DNA, increase cancer risk, and accelerate cellular aging.—
Jake Parks,
Discover Magazine,
1 Mar. 2025
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Laser direct infrared imaging—an advanced form of microscopy using laser light—was used to detect and count the microplastic particles in each bird's lungs.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Work carefully: Start by removing larger pieces, then vacuum or sweep up small shards.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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During an impassioned monologue about pharmaceutical industry subsidies, Stewart slammed a coffee mug down on his desk and shattered it, still holding several shards in his palm amid the wreckage.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
25 Feb. 2025
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Yes, but: One U.S. region has seen some spring cooling, stretching from northern Montana into North and South Dakota and a sliver of Minnesota.—
Jeremy Duda,
Axios,
4 Mar. 2025
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The $60 billion in foreign aid cuts represent a sliver of the trillions the Trump administration wants to slice from the federal budget.—
David Campbell,
The Conversation,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Certain formulas, like a glamorous matte lipstick, can enhance dry flakes on lips, so utilizing a lip scrub and lip balm or lip mask is vital.—
Claire Sullivan,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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Reduce the heat to medium, stir in the garlic, red pepper flakes, thyme, and bay leaf, and sauté, just until the vegetables begin to color slightly, 2 to 3 minutes more.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Apple announced its first Mac Studio updates in nearly two years today, a few months after bringing the M4 and M4 Pro chips to the Mac mini.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
5 Mar. 2025
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This is because of how these Ultra-grade M-series chips are produced.—
Joe Osborne,
PCMAG,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Disk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disk. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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