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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gibbosity
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Jonah was intubated and sedated for five days in intensive care, the goal to minimize his swelling.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
17 Apr. 2025 -
Allergy testing is often even more important if your child has any signs of anaphylaxis (a life-threatening reaction that can cause swelling of the mouth and throat as well as dizziness, clammy skin, and difficulty breathing).—
Ruth Jessen Hickman, MD,
Health,
17 Apr. 2025
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These cells cause vascular dilatation, resulting in crimson skin tone that is associated with niacin usage.—
Amber Smith,
Discover Magazine,
11 Oct. 2022
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That dilatation then triggers a primitive gut pain signal that’s perceived around the bellybutton.—
Tony Dajer,
Discover Magazine,
11 Feb. 2020
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In the final episode, Lejla was drugged and taken to the very same glass dome where Alicia was being held captive.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Santorini Photo: Getty Images Santorini, the island famous for its blue domes, volcanic landscape, and stunning sunsets, is one of the most popular Greek islands for all the reasons just listed.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2025
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There are several ways to potentially explain that smaller bump (a third star, a very large planet in a very close orbit), but most of them are highly improbable.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2025
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Measles Explained Measles is a viral disease known for often causing a rash—made up of large, flat spots and raised bumps—that starts on the face and neck and spreads down the body.—
Ian Randall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Repair kits are a simple way to patch snags and rips, but replacing a screen can be a better long-term solution.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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The big picture: The council's vote threw a last-minute snag into a plan, years in the making, to centrally organize St. Paul's garbage collection, with a single hauler handling most of the work.—
Kyle Stokes,
Axios,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The shallow knobs are great for pavement and light dirt or sand terrains.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Using an intuitive interface on an LCD with a navigation knob, PocketCloud lets users navigate options and monitor the progress of backups easily, whether the user is in the field or working from home.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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These large dark brown colored animals, characterized by a protruding shoulder hump, are social animals that often form herds, which appear to be directed by older females.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2025
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The program is mostly focused on installing speed bumps, tables or humps.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
13 Mar. 2025
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When The Void persona emerges, all hell and darkness break loose as this sinister silhouette is able to disintegrate anything into a shadowy puff simply by raising his hand.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Remember to puff puff pass and enjoy celebrating cannabis culture in style!—
Emily Earlenbaugh,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Gibbosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gibbosity. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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