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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 is part of the brand’s eco-denim line, A Better Blue.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 June 2025
There’s too much salt, sugar and bad fat; not enough fiber; and too many additives.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
None of Chandler's DNA was found at the murder scene, nor were any fibers found from her clothing, or any of her hair.
—Ruth Chenetz, CBS News, 31 May 2025
Wash Smarter Cold water washing reduces fiber shedding by up to 30% compared to hot water and liquid detergents are gentler than powders, reducing friction and fiber loss.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 June 2025
There’s too much salt, sugar and bad fat; not enough fiber; and too many additives.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
None of Chandler's DNA was found at the murder scene, nor were any fibers found from her clothing, or any of her hair.
—Ruth Chenetz, CBS News, 31 May 2025
Wash Smarter Cold water washing reduces fiber shedding by up to 30% compared to hot water and liquid detergents are gentler than powders, reducing friction and fiber loss.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiber
Noun
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Consider pairing with a dish that includes fat to match its tannic backbone.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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For generations, Vietnamese Americans have been the backbone of the nail salon industry, a sector that now contributes over $10 billion to California’s economy.—
Tri Ta,
Oc Register,
13 June 2025
Noun
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The incident Johnson attributed the incident to copper wire thieves — who were looking for copper in a place where there was none.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2025
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Can't see Chism making it through the waiver wire given how heavily he was recruited as an UDFA.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Police in Largo shared a video of the encounter, as Officer Christopher Martinez, from Long Island, tried to work up the courage to hold the alligator.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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If any courage is left at the Bar’s elegant headquarters in Tallahassee, the Bondi exemption should be rescinded.—
The Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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Expect to see sewing and quilting supplies, fabric, yarn, specialty threads, sewing machines, and much more starting now, with additional products rolling out as the year goes on.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2025
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Across the globe, every smart city project must share a common thread: empowering people by delivering the connectivity that makes innovation meaningful.—
Brendan O’Reilly,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Fried has been everything and more the Yankees could have hoped for, getting to 8-1 through his first 11 starts with the mix of dominance and grit.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Rather than wait for wildlife officials to take management action, a few islanders are taking matters into their own hands with a plan full of small-town grit.—
Alice Jones Webb,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2025
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Her hair is of textured gold and crowned with blue, green and purple enamel, accented by old European-cut diamonds and gold beads.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Lake pulled her hair away from her face to show there was no visible scarring as a result of her face and neck lift.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Khamenei may bet that Israel doesn’t have the capacity, stamina or will to maintain a war of attrition with Iran over the long term and that the longer the missile exchanges go on, the more political pressure Netanyahu will feel to come to the table.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2025
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The race is a grueling test of both speed and stamina, requiring teams to not only push their machines to the limit but also carefully manage their drivers across the full day and night of racing.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Swoop string lights, like Feit’s electric 48-foot LED filament set ($39.99 at Costco), overhead to illuminate the entire area.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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These sharper views also aid our understanding of filament eruptions and coronal mass ejections, powerful blasts of plasma that fuel space weather, disrupt technology, and light up the skies with spectacular auroras.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
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“Fiber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiber. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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