cruse

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Recent Examples of cruse For Jews, the Maccabees' story and the legend of the single cruse of oil burning eight days signals the possibility that a dedicated few, inspired by faith in their purpose, can reshape history. Joshua M. Davidson, CNN, 28 Nov. 2021
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Noun
  • With vessels built today expected to operate for decades, how is Wärtsilä helping shipowners design and retrofit ships that can stay competitive and compliant through a fast-moving energy transition?
    Michaila Byrne, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
  • The researchers were surprised to find that participants with chronic insomnia who reported sleeping more than usual had fewer white matter spots in the brain — areas where small vessel disease may have damaged brain tissue, which have been linked to cerebrovascular disease.
    Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Drink options include the Green Dread – a bright green gin concoction served from a beaker – and the Bloodsucker, a rum and blackberry liqueur drink served with a dollop of dark red jello meant to look like a glob of blood.
    Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
  • On the plate were a couple of horned beakers of water and small pieces of bread.
    Devon Ivie, Vulture, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • Instead of toys, drone pilots can win perks such as new combat boots, electric kettles, or upgraded night-vision goggles.
    Ken Harbaugh, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
  • There are several variations, including the front squat, goblet squat (holding a weight or kettle bell), back squat (holding a bar on the shoulders) and the split squat (stationary lunge).
    Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • But, again, like cars, there are plenty of people and purposes that don’t require those bulky, hard-sided Yeti coolers with wheels, charging ports, and cup holders.
    Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Mix together 1/3 cup of both vinegar and baking soda in a bowl before pouring down your sink and letting the solution sit for an hour before rinsing with hot water.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025

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“Cruse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruse. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

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