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as in heart
the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions
I could feel in my bones that I had just met my future wife
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bones
Noun
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Chips will have between 10 and 24 cores and do not have memory on the die.—
Christopher Null,
WIRED,
7 Jan. 2025 -
Made on century-old dies from Germany, they can be hung on the tree or used to trace pieces for paper chains.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Eating more potassium-rich foods can help prevent high blood pressure and heart disease.29 12.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
29 Jan. 2025
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These photos reveal the heart of the game—a heart that still beats, though now behind closed doors.—
Monty Davis,
Kansas City Star,
29 Jan. 2025
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Read more Nebraska warned of fires as alert issued for first time in months Inmate describes how execution days change prison Top ally advised Putin to replace Lenin's corpse with his own: report Newsweek has contacted sonicdrive-in for comment via Reddit.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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The corpse was dressed in a dark, heavy cloak and bonnet, its legs were bent with knees not far from the ground.—
Melissa Gray,
NPR,
26 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Last month, Daniel White lifted up his red jail uniform to show a small node of medication the size of a walnut that protruded from his belly.—
Ethan Varian,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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These fish also love weedy areas, which can be a challenge to fish with a plug that has two or three treble hooks hanging off the belly.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Alongside the escalators and signs for the now-defunct movie theater in the carcass of what was once L.A.’s premiere shopping mall, dozens of government agencies have gathered to offer fire aid.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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The diurnal predator is believed to primarily consume trout and salmon, though it has also been observed eating puffins, crabs and deer carcasses.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
2 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Ultimately, the best approach is to listen to your body: allow genuine hunger to guide your meal schedule and give your gut enough time to complete its cleansing and restorative processes.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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The health of your gut can influence your overall health.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Health,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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By the season’s end, his yard transforms into a showcase capturing the spirit and soul of the Chiefs’.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
25 Jan. 2025
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The singer, who was known for her cool mix of rock, soul and Indian music styles, was part of the an early incarnation of iconic S.F. rock act The Great Society — which also featured a vocalist by the name of Grace Slick, who’d later reach rock royalty status as a member of Jefferson Airplane.—
Jim Harrington,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Lynda Carter Looks Wondrous as Ever in Behind-the-Scenes Video from Her Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam Photo Shoot Carter shared Altman with her late husband, Robert Altman, who died in February 2021 from myelofibrosis, a rare blood cancer.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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The flavonoids in dark chocolate may reduce the risk of heart disease by protecting against atherosclerosis and reducing high blood pressure and blood lipid levels.—
Jillian Kubala, RD,
Health,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Bones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bones. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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