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Adjective
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The emails get increasingly chummy through 2019, the year of Epstein’s arrest and death.—
Sarah DiGregorio,
Vanity Fair,
5 Feb. 2026 -
Players and coaches are chummier than ever, and there’s enough money and fame to go around to waste time being petty.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Schubert and the law enforcement agencies that fall under her jurisdiction appear to be bosom buddies.—
Monique Judge,
The Root,
15 May 2018
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Jim Hamre and Zack Willhoite were also bosom buddies in their passion for public transportation who had excitedly awaited the day higher-speed trains could zip through their home turf.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
20 Dec. 2017
Adjective
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The two become inseparable, to the dismay of Cathy’s paid companion Nelly (Vi Nguyen), and only become closer after Heathcliff takes a beating on Cathy’s behalf from her alcoholic father (Martin Clunes) for missing his birthday celebration.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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For those first few years, mother and son were inseparable.—
Rebecca Traister,
Vulture,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Austin is offering everything from la Madeleine’s chocolate-strawberry bakery boards to Azul’s candlelit rooftop cabanas, including intimate prix-fixe dinners and playful donut boat adventures.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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Creating a more romantic atmosphere at home can transform your space into a cozy, intimate retreat.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Next, environmentally friendly chemicals convert the rare earths from solid to liquid form, allowing selective separation.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Per capita income was just $4,000, and the government once tried to bribe me to provide more friendly coverage.—
Nicholas D. Kristof,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Army is expected to be a mid-pack team in the American Conference.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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In 2009, the company ran into trouble in the wake of the financial crisis and was put into a pre-pack receivership.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes,
15 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The reverend has progressive supranuclear palsy, a neurodegenerative disorder.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Progressive supranuclear palsy, or PSP, is a rare neurological disorder that affects body movements, walking and balance, and eye movements, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
17 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Super Bowl Sunday will bring watch parties with overflowing snack tables and a familiar lineup of wings, chips and dip.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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This moment marks the transition from familiar to unpredictable.—
Micki Meyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Pally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pally. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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