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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
To prevent moisture and body oils from breaking down the internal components (and keep stains and allergens at bay), investing in a quality mattress protector is one of the simplest and most effective ways to extend your mattress's lifespan.
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Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
Ukraine also struck a plant producing missile components in Russia’s Penza region southeast of Moscow, some 300 miles from Ukraine, Zelensky said.
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Dasha Litvinova,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Ukraine overnight also launched an aerial strike at a military complex in the Penza region, where Russia develops and manufactures components related to missiles, Zelenskyy said.
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Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
For the very first time, biologists packed nonliving components into a cell-like membrane, piece by piece, and witnessed the bag of molecules start to behave like life.
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Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
1 July 2026
Loyalty Built Around Choice Verizon’s new loyalty platform is built around three core components.
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Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
It is used to capture Northrop Grumman's Cygnus cargo ships, pulling them in for berthing while moving other components — and spacewalkers — from point to point during maintenance operations.
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William Harwood,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The system incorporates a frequency comb with 34 individual frequency components.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
Last week Thune told reporters that nuclear components of the deal could trigger congressional notification requirements.
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Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
Ukraine also struck a plant producing missile components in Russia’s Penza region southeast of Moscow, some 300 miles from Ukraine, Zelensky said.
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Dasha Litvinova,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Ukraine overnight also launched an aerial strike at a military complex in the Penza region, where Russia develops and manufactures components related to missiles, Zelenskyy said.
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Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
For the very first time, biologists packed nonliving components into a cell-like membrane, piece by piece, and witnessed the bag of molecules start to behave like life.
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Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
1 July 2026
Loyalty Built Around Choice Verizon’s new loyalty platform is built around three core components.
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Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
It is used to capture Northrop Grumman's Cygnus cargo ships, pulling them in for berthing while moving other components — and spacewalkers — from point to point during maintenance operations.
—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The system incorporates a frequency comb with 34 individual frequency components.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
Last week Thune told reporters that nuclear components of the deal could trigger congressional notification requirements.
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Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for components
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The amount each subscriber may receive has not been disclosed and will depend on factors such as how long a person has been subscribed and how many valid claims are filed.
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Spending on Medi-Cal has more than doubled over the last 10 years, which the LAO attributes to an increase in costs per enrollee, more enrollees and a greater share of seniors seeking care, among other factors.
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Voters have given the go-ahead to add four more members, which some fear could leave the board with one Black member out of nine.
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KiMi Robinson Ahead of an event that was speculated to be Swift and Kelce's rehearsal dinner at MSG on July 2, members of the couple's inner circle were mobilizing across New York City.
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For a more exclusive access, sign up for the chef’s experience, which includes visits to the Sonoma Farmers Market, Vella Cheese Company, and The Farmer’s Patch to hand-select ingredients for your dinner.
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Previous versions of the FDA’s panel on drug compounding — the group that will meet next month — have voted against a string of peptide ingredients brought forward by compounding pharmacies, declaring all of them too risky to be offered to patients.
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The space is a balance between tropical escape and late-night lounge, with moody lighting, sexy design elements and music that keeps the energy elevated throughout the evening.
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Authorities stopped letting people into the National Museum of African American History and Culture, with more than 1,000 sheltering outside the building and some exposed to the elements.
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“Components.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/components. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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