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Recent Examples of slab
In addition to the structures and the lead water pipe, archaeologists unearthed slabs of Roman-era pottery and terracotta plates depicting mythological scenes, which likely adorned rooftops or garden structures.
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Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 6 Feb. 2025
The slab can be mounted in one of two positions, letting the screen sit 1.5 or 3 inches off the table to accommodate a slim soundbar.
—PCMAG, 19 Feb. 2025
Though there are mitigation measures builders could take, this swelling or shrinking could lead to movement and distress of pavement, foundations, slabs and other structures, according to the report.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 17 Feb. 2025
Eisen’s version shows not the shrine but a nearby clearing, a still pool of water, and a stone slab displaying a verse by the Edo poet Matsuo Bashō.
—Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2025
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Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 6 Feb. 2025
The slab can be mounted in one of two positions, letting the screen sit 1.5 or 3 inches off the table to accommodate a slim soundbar.
—PCMAG, 19 Feb. 2025
Though there are mitigation measures builders could take, this swelling or shrinking could lead to movement and distress of pavement, foundations, slabs and other structures, according to the report.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 17 Feb. 2025
Eisen’s version shows not the shrine but a nearby clearing, a still pool of water, and a stone slab displaying a verse by the Edo poet Matsuo Bashō.
—Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slab
Noun
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In 2001, an 80-pound ingot was bought by a private collector for a record $8 million.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2025
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Engraved ingots made of real or imitation gold are staples in many Chinese homes for Lunar New Year – which was only days away.—
Holly Yan,
CNN,
2 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Jana walked to the backyard, past Stephan’s burned and toppled basketball hoop, toward the pool, stepping over a strip of artificial grass, so green and bright, as if the fire had skipped over it, leaving a slender memory of what was.—
Jeffrey Fleishman,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2025
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There was no sanitizer measured in a three-compartment sink or in buckets with wipe cloths, and employees did not know how to properly verify the quantity of sanitizer using test strips.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Another trouble spot is the center support—wooden slats or metal beams can move under the weight of whoever is sleeping on it, causing the wood to rub against the frame.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2025
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Five steel beams supporting the bridge, each about 164 feet long, collapsed one after another, the news agency said.—
Jin Yu Young,
New York Times,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Additional core features on both guitars include multiple connectivity options — wired, 2.4GHz wireless, and Bluetooth — and an eight-button navigation hub, an analog stick for menu navigation, and a Hall-effect whammy bar for enhanced durability.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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For me, a Neko rig with a soft plastic stick bait is one of those mainstays.—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Slab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slab. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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