spindle

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Recent Examples of spindle The Safavieh Parker Dining Chairs are the perfect mix of farmhouse and transitional style with their durable oak wood frame and spindle flat-back design. Sanah Faroke, Peoplemag, 16 Nov. 2023 See All Example Sentences for spindle
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Verb
  • During oxidation, some of the healthy polyphenols in the leaves transform from green to pink, Brekke adds.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2025
  • Often called Chinese fringe flower, its delicate blossoms hang in lightly scented clusters ranging from white to pink to burgundy.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Image Image Outside, a whiteboard listed who speared each sturgeon and their weights and lengths.
    Brian Kaiser, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2025
  • Packages of cucumbers—that had been either chopped, sliced, or speared—had initially been recalled last month amid fears they may be contaminated with the potentially deadly food poising bug.
    John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • This week, an Israeli missile lanced through his house, killing the 23 people inside, including more than a dozen women and two children.
    Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
  • But an Israeli missile lanced through his house, killing the 23 people inside, including more than a dozen women and two children.
    Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Walking on stage to accept the trophy, Brody spit his chewing gum into his hand and threw it to his partner, Georgina Chapman.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 3 Mar. 2025
  • Of all the numbers that can be spit out during Tampa Bay’s current win streak, perhaps outscoring teams 14-3 the third period is the most impressive.
    Tom Layberger, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • This works best for larger pike fillets (pike in the 22-inch to 30-inch range).
    Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Don't let your hips drop or pike up; pull your belly button up toward your spine and push the floor away from you with your hands.
    Mallory Creveling, Health, 3 Sep. 2023
Verb
  • In a significant year-to-year jump, an adult Winter Pass will cost $549 during Bogus’ annual season pass sale, which kicks off Friday and runs through March 9.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Performances begin tonight and run through March 23.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The tariffs could spike the cost to produce North American vehicles by $3,500 to $12,000, according to Anderson Economic Group.
    Matt Egan, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
  • German 10-year bond yield spiked to its highest point since October 2023, hitting 2.8%.
    Lim Hui Jie,Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Vivienne appeared to be having fun with her friend, as she was pictured laughing and sticking her tongue out.
    Effie Orfanides, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
  • That means taking off your shoe and sock and checking for any sign of injury such as any tenderness, swelling, bruising, deformity, laceration or bones sticking through the skin.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025

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“Spindle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spindle. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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