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as in mainlands
one of the great divisions of land on the globe or the main part of such a division
islanders periodically traveled back to the main for supplies
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as in weights
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
the main of the tree is still healthy
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Recent Examples of mains
Charred flatbreads are also on the menu alongside heartier mains like rib eye steak.
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Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
Contributing to the rust and deterioration of the village mains is not just their age but the fact that Sleepy Hollow’s soil is mostly soft and partially peaty, Hof said.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Dishes range from lobster aguachile or deviled beet eggs to hearty mains like bone marrow short rib pappardelle or shrimp tamales with crispy yuca.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
The restaurant’s menu is printed on the back of a record sleeve, with a list of starters mined from special, one-off dinners Garcia and Huerta host monthly called Kamikaze, and mains rooted in their signature tacos, tortas and burritos.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
These colorful toast bites can be served appetizer style or alongside your bunch mains.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Key improvements include replacement of 1,654 feet of 8-inch water mains and 22 water service connections and 1,700 feet of 6-inch sewer mains and 17 sewer lower laterals.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
For mains, there is 24-hour coffee braised short rib served with mashed potatoes and also a double smashed wagyu burger.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
While choice is strictly limited—two starters, two mains, cheese or dessert—the produce is exceptional, from juicy scallops to John Dory cooked with tangy sorrel and crunchy samphire, sea asparagus, accompanied by a seasonal pumpkin purée.
—John Brunton, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
Contributing to the rust and deterioration of the village mains is not just their age but the fact that Sleepy Hollow’s soil is mostly soft and partially peaty, Hof said.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Dishes range from lobster aguachile or deviled beet eggs to hearty mains like bone marrow short rib pappardelle or shrimp tamales with crispy yuca.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
The restaurant’s menu is printed on the back of a record sleeve, with a list of starters mined from special, one-off dinners Garcia and Huerta host monthly called Kamikaze, and mains rooted in their signature tacos, tortas and burritos.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
These colorful toast bites can be served appetizer style or alongside your bunch mains.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Key improvements include replacement of 1,654 feet of 8-inch water mains and 22 water service connections and 1,700 feet of 6-inch sewer mains and 17 sewer lower laterals.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
For mains, there is 24-hour coffee braised short rib served with mashed potatoes and also a double smashed wagyu burger.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
While choice is strictly limited—two starters, two mains, cheese or dessert—the produce is exceptional, from juicy scallops to John Dory cooked with tangy sorrel and crunchy samphire, sea asparagus, accompanied by a seasonal pumpkin purée.
—John Brunton, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mains
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The two mainlands themselves are only 55 miles apart where Alaska's Seward Peninsula and Russia's Chukotka Peninsula sit on opposite sides of the Bering Sea.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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Just steps away, the adjacent fitness center is well-equipped and even includes water weights.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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Katzenback recommends four sets of five repetitions with heavy weights to stimulate bone growth.—
Hadia Zainab,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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Katherine had her first passport stamped before her first birthday, and has traveled to all seven continents.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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In February 2017 separate studies examining Earth’s geological and geophysical characteristics revealed evidence of ancient sunken continents in the Indian and Pacific Oceans.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Innerspring mattresses have supportive cores made of metal coils and are topped with foam or other layers of padding.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The bombs’ nuclear warheads weren’t armed, but their plutonium cores were.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Over time, these nutrients move through storm systems and waterways into larger bodies of water such as lakes and ponds.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Animals’ entire bodies were preserved.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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Some are obvious travel staples, others are small but mighty upgrades that make the whole experience smoother, and all are budget-friendly.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2026
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The market downturn put some stocks across the real estate, consumer staples, health care and technology sectors into oversold territory, positioning them for a potential rebound in the near term.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
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The response included two battalion chiefs, two ladder trucks and four fire engines, authorities said.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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But for one of Wall Street’s leading financial chiefs, the choice to wage war in the Middle East may actually have been an unavoidable one.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The in-store assortment includes hair essences and hydrating mists from Narka; PDRN and exosome scalp serums from Lilyeve, plus other offerings from La’dor, Healing Bird, Refilled and Growus, which are all priced under $40 and focus on innovative formats and ingredients.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
25 Mar. 2026
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For those whose skin leans on the drier side, year-round, hydration flooding with essences, toners, and ampoules maximizes hydration without adding unwanted heaviness.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Mains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mains. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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