cantles

Definition of cantlesnext
plural of cantle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cantles
Noun
  • Their ancestors had carved a civilization out of the ice with tools made from whalebone and meteorite fragments.
    Ken Harbaugh, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Social media platforms amplify fragments of reality in real time, while verification remains necessarily slow.
    Charles Edward Gehrke, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Aerodynamics are extremely important in Skeleton, where the margin of victory can be fractions of a second.
    Outside, Outside, 9 Feb. 2026
  • There wasn’t even a full question asked about the secret project using computer technology aimed at shaving fractions of a second off speedskating times to help the Americans bring home gold medals from the Milan Cortina Olympics.
    Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Depending on the variety of marmalade, the rind can be cut into thick pieces or into tiny shreds.
    Amy Sherman, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
  • My search proved fruitful, so below you’ll find my top picks, including an air fryer that saves counterspace, a set of six dishcloths for $24, and a chopping gadget that also slices, grates, and shreds.
    Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • This cut has the coolness of a long, rock-and-roll shag, but floatier layers and romantic, face-framing pieces, or curtain bangs, to bring it into 2026.
    Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Feb. 2026
  • The score alternates between traditional ceremonial sounds and some jazz pieces by saxophonist Keïta Janota and Gaspard Gomis which frame the narration.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Cut with a floured 2 3/4- to 3-inch round or square cutter; re-form scraps as necessary to make six biscuits.
    Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
  • This will help flush any loose food scraps down the disposal or into your strainer basket for easy removal.
    Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • An electric mesh fence will be moved daily to guide them through new sections, while a shepherd remains on-site 24/7 to keep everyone safe and on task.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Space gets tight in the general admission sections as people jockey for a spot, but none of that matters once everyone stands up to dance.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • As always, the adoption segments are must-sees.
    Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Competitors start in intervals and go through four shooting segments, with five targets each.
    Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Back at Halloowella, locals are hired where possible, food is preordered to cut down on any leftovers, and bathroom products are handmade by Healing Island, a women’s initiative in Colombo.
    Harriet Compston, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Even if the foil looks clean, avoid reusing it—even for storing leftovers or reheating other foods.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Cantles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cantles. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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