Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hives
Noun
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Top mobile hot spots for 10 devices Compatible with the Verizon network, this mobile hot spot allows 10 simultaneous connections.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Washington swarms with health specialists.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
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The unapologetically lurid tale of two families locked in an ever-complex cat’s cradle of class resentments and adulterous power plays also swarms with queen bees and jaw-droppingly muscular men that feel straight out of the Real Housewives playbook.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Both playgrounds are expected to be ready for the 2026-27 school year, and the district also plans to bring similar playground improvements to other schools.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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In some settlements, playgrounds were crowded, with five times the number of children per playground, when compared to other settlements with similar populations.—
Laurie Winkless,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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However, one quick look at what companies like Boston Dynamics has achieved with robots like the rather creepy dog-like ‘Spot,’ who herds sheep in New Zealand, and the possibilities seem endless.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Though separated by roughly 2,200 miles (3,547 kilometers) and an international border, the two newest markets meet various league expansion criteria, including being hotbeds for female hockey development.—
John Wawrow,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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These vessels have been notorious hotbeds for the spread of other infectious diseases, such as COVID-19 and norovirus.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
5 May 2026
Noun
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Bacon, sunflower kernels, and raisins make a crunchy and flavorful side dish.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
5 May 2026
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To ensure the highest quality, the kernels are non-GMO, and the seasonings are made in small batches.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
Verb
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The Sierro 1000 packs a 1,024-Wh battery, enough to keep a standard refrigerator running for roughly 15 to 20 hours, while the Sierro 2000 doubles capacity to 2,048 Wh for 30 to 40 hours for a standard fridge, or 20 to 30 hours with a larger one.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 May 2026
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Befitting its origins in traditional retail, Walmart is equipping its physical stores with robotic technology that picks and packs online orders from a storage area stocked with the most popular delivery items for each location.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Many of the neurons that use dopamine reside in the basal ganglia which are nuclei located deep in the lamprey brain.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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If ultraheavy nuclei contribute significantly at the highest energies, future data should indicate a composition heavier than iron.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
13 May 2026
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“Hives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hives. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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