hickories

Definition of hickoriesnext
plural of hickory

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Noun
  • In addition to the effects of the pandemic and tariffs, climate issues — drought in Vietnam, heavy rain in Indonesia, and hot, dry weather in Brazil — are blamed for reducing yields of coffee crops and driving up global prices.
    Matt Sedensky, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
  • But while the Penny Lane tends to be longer, usually falling to at least the knee and often mid-calf, Jenner’s jacket crops at the waist.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Bibs mostly reigned supreme—having straps and the ability to adjust zippers without everything falling down was key.
    Anna Callaghan, Outside, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Footwear consists of brown leather sandals with wide straps and a flat sole.
    Alex Sales, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2026
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“Hickories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hickories. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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