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one of the parts that make up a whole
each set is composed of several distinct components
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Recent Examples of components
Each of those components would present an opportunity for data recovery, Malone said.
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Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Most structural components were 3D-printed in Polylactic Acid (PLA), enabling fast iteration and part replacement throughout the build, highlighting the flexibility of rapid prototyping in robotics development.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
The cords loop through the sole unit and lock with a toggle, so the components connect mechanically instead of being bonded with traditional adhesives.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
In 2018, Jump Rope for Heart rebranded as Kids Heart Challenge to include other components such as mental health and wellness.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
As construction on the museum continues, other components of the makeover are underway.
—Madison Iszler, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Feb. 2026
That would make a gold medal worth $2,474 based only on the value of its components.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Local government leadership in Johnson and Wyandotte counties recently unveiled where team and state officials want to build components of a $4 billion stadium package that would mark the Kansas City Chiefs’ crossover into Kansas.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Most structural components were 3D-printed in Polylactic Acid (PLA), enabling fast iteration and part replacement throughout the build, highlighting the flexibility of rapid prototyping in robotics development.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
The cords loop through the sole unit and lock with a toggle, so the components connect mechanically instead of being bonded with traditional adhesives.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
In 2018, Jump Rope for Heart rebranded as Kids Heart Challenge to include other components such as mental health and wellness.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
As construction on the museum continues, other components of the makeover are underway.
—Madison Iszler, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Feb. 2026
That would make a gold medal worth $2,474 based only on the value of its components.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Local government leadership in Johnson and Wyandotte counties recently unveiled where team and state officials want to build components of a $4 billion stadium package that would mark the Kansas City Chiefs’ crossover into Kansas.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for components
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Per a source, the Heat discussed Morant internally but decided not to pursue a trade because of myriad factors, including his contract and a history of injuries.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Ease of use There are a variety of factors that make hand massages for carpal tunnel syndrome easier to use than others.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Family members of the shooting victims cried as the sentence was handed down.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Investing Club team then shares the top 10 items Jim is watching for the trading day for free so everyone can get a sense of the Club and how interactive, transparent, and candid Jim is with Club members.—
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CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Both coffee and tea contain bioactive ingredients such as polyphenols and caffeine, which may reduce inflammation and cellular damage while defending against cognitive decline.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Tex-Mex cuisine has its roots in Mexican-American communities, which have taken Mexican recipes and adapted them to local ingredients.—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Microorganisms naturally require trace amounts of some rare earth elements, and researchers can adjust conditions so the microbes efficiently take them up.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Smoking marijuana is also unhealthy, however, because cannabis smoke contains carcinogens, tar and other dangerous elements.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Components.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/components. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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