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as in backbone
the strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship
a person of lesser fiber would not have spoken out against such an injustice
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Recent Examples of fiber
The fiber feeds beneficial gut bacteria, which convert it into short-chain fatty acids.
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Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2026
In the lounge, the company highlighted abstract textile works made from agave fibers.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
Ground ginger is convenient to use, and fresh ginger comes with other valuable nutrients, like fiber.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
The fabric softener leaves a coating on fibers that can build up over time, trapping odor-causing bacteria and diminishing the moisture-wicking properties of certain fabrics.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
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Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2026
In the lounge, the company highlighted abstract textile works made from agave fibers.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
Ground ginger is convenient to use, and fresh ginger comes with other valuable nutrients, like fiber.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
The fabric softener leaves a coating on fibers that can build up over time, trapping odor-causing bacteria and diminishing the moisture-wicking properties of certain fabrics.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiber
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Harris and Wu would continue and broaden the party’s outreach to white suburban women, which has been a backbone for Democrats since the election.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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Revolutionizing the backbone of America Emanate targets the industrial materials sector—a $5 trillion market comprising distributors, service centers, and suppliers.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Not unreasonable, except that decision got caught in the cross wires, and by the time Ben brings up the family-style platters to the saloon, there are no plates at the table.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Feb. 2026
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Something as subtle as a stray wire from your TV or just one too many frames on the wall can take a room from stylish to cluttered.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
10 Feb. 2026
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There is always a final shot — the one taken out of misplaced faith that courage can be distilled.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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February 19 – March 20 When kindness meets courage, hearts feel safe.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
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The front lid appears to be barely hanging on by a thread, with cuts and gashes throughout.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Golf becomes a thread across generations, an easy way to reconnect or stay linked to relationships that might otherwise drift.—
Richard Dunn,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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For even more carb-friendly pairing ideas, Pasquariello suggests whole-grain toast, sautéed potatoes, grits, or even a piece of fruit.—
Ashia Aubourg,
Outside,
8 Feb. 2026
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However, kids need to be challenged in order to develop the skills, tenacity, grit, and self-reliance needed to (eventually) function in the world on their own.—
Alanna Gallo,
Parents,
7 Feb. 2026
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Manscaped’s ‘Hair Ballad’ Several ads trafficked in revulsion as an attention-getter, none more so than this one for a body shaver featuring various clumps of removed body hair singing with their little hairy mouths.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Bad Bunny took us through tableaux of Latinx joy, with different expressions of beautiful hair in each vignette.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
9 Feb. 2026
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To have the stamina, and also to have the audience...—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
2 Feb. 2026
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Later this month and March ratchet between ideas and low confidence, plans and deception, control and discouragement, stamina and disappointment.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Feb. 2026
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Most of the robot’s structural components were produced using 3D printing with PLA filament.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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But unlike a space blanket, this material is breathable, thanks to air pockets between the filaments.—
Kelly Bastone,
Outside,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Fiber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiber. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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