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as in root
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
the nub of the argument is that the intelligence agencies failed the country
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Recent Examples of nub
The neighborhood/area José Ignacio is a tiny nub of a peninsula jutting into the Atlantic about two and a half hours by car from downtown Montevideo.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Ephemera directs the brain to the tiniest concrete nubs of consciousness, calming the quaking mind and bringing us back to ourselves.
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Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
How To Thoroughly Clean Your Bath Mat Cloth Cloth bath mats typically feature nubs, twists, or loops of fabric.
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Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
Glock discontinued its pistol model late last year and replaced the plastic nub near the rear sight with a small steel rail in its new pistol models, known as Gen V, to solve the conversion issue.
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Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Ephemera directs the brain to the tiniest concrete nubs of consciousness, calming the quaking mind and bringing us back to ourselves.
—
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
How To Thoroughly Clean Your Bath Mat Cloth Cloth bath mats typically feature nubs, twists, or loops of fabric.
—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
Glock discontinued its pistol model late last year and replaced the plastic nub near the rear sight with a small steel rail in its new pistol models, known as Gen V, to solve the conversion issue.
—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nub
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Add oak chunks in a smoker box or foil packet with ventilation holes.
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Instead of a monthly check, every American would be given an account containing a chunk of equity invested in a broad portfolio.
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The roots of the fall-out stretch back to 2019, before filming for the franchise’s fourth feature instalment began, when Margera signed a wellness agreement with the producers which committed him to sobriety amid his struggles with alcoholism.
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Simply apply 1 to 2 inches of natural mulch, like bark mulch, over the roots of your plants to lock in soil moisture and keep the mulch line at least 1 inch away from the plant's stems.
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Remove sticks, rocks, clumps, and other debris from the soil that can impede growth.
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Now the players were clumps of broken petals on grass.
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The core party at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum will feature performances by acts including the Smashing Pumpkins, Maren Morris and Anthony Ramos, according to the America 250 website.
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The most severe risk is heat stroke, which occurs when the body's cooling mechanism fails entirely, potentially driving core body temperatures to 103 degrees Fahrenheit or higher within minutes.
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His torso and thighs grow eye-poppingly muscular beneath their skimpy fur-and-leather togs—a development that does not go unnoticed by a warrior named Red Hair, who plucks the young hunk from his post and tosses him into the prime time of the gladiator pit.
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The actor is also well-aware of Almanzo’s heartthrob status — hey, someone in Walnut Grove had to be the town hunk!
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The solution is to realize the importance of being rooted in the divine essence of God that has been given to everyone.
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In essence, Star Fox is the video game version of Alien or Terminator.
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The alpha heroes of 1980s romances—ranch owners, corporate raiders, anyone played by Michael Douglas—tended to be emotionally constipated anti-feminists intent on dominating the opposite sex by using testosterone and wads of cash.
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And Lamanna’s coauthor Jingmai O’Connor, vertebrate paleontologist and associate curator of fossil reptiles at Chicago’s Field Museum, also pointed out wads of bone found in the Changma Basin resemble pellets that owls regurgitate after feeding on prey.
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Their coupling instantly captured the attention and hearts of fans around the world, and Swift’s presence at Chiefs games was even credited with bolstering female interest in NFL football.
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His update on the C-cut began just below the chin, with extra lift at the roots and inward-curving lengths that narrowed toward the ends to create the illusion of a heart.
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“Nub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nub. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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