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Recent Examples of plaques
When activated, those cells begin clearing away existing amyloid plaques, a process that was associated with reduced plaque buildup and improved cognitive function, the study found.
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Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
And in mice with more advanced conditions, with unstable plaques that are more likely to rupture, treatment reduced the plaque size by 52%.
—New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025
Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
And in mice with more advanced conditions, with unstable plaques that are more likely to rupture, treatment reduced the plaque size by 52%.
—New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaques
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Brothers Keith and Terrence Nicks were found guilty by separate juries of desecration of human remains, removal of human remains and removal of more than 10 gravestones and markers.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Max has also helped the Bachman dealership catch attempted fraud by looking for specific details and fraudulent markers on checks, bank statements, and addresses.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
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As the discipline grew in popularity, Warren’s students began to take home trophies from tournaments across the country and internationally.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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These teams have won all 31 major women's hockey trophies in history, including combining to win all seven Olympic hockey titles.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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If your child is eager to build with their favorite blocks, invite them to build outside with sticks and stones.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
9 Feb. 2026
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Before placing the stepping stones or walkway material, start by laying down cardboard along the path route.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The bigger storyline for the duo is what comes after the team medals.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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That approach has earned Vonn 84 World Cup wins, three Olympic medals (including that aforementioned gold) and a career that stretches across three different decades.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Of course, there are a few famous postmortem monuments, including the Lincoln Memorial and Mount Rushmore.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
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Within its walls lies a complete world with its own medical facilities, a cinema, shops, and large replicas of iconic monuments, including the Taj Mahal and the Eiffel Tower.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Eggplant appears with linguine, tomato and almond pesto, or nestled with capers and golden raisins between ribbons of mafaldine.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
11 Feb. 2026
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Apparently medals are falling off their ribbons left and right.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Their names are listed in the African American Museum’s exhibit, but not at the cemetery as there are no tombstones left there – except for a few.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Additional excavations could bring answers, Frame communicated, with the team hoping to find alters — tombstones frequently included the units soldiers belonged to.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Take a walk back in time surrounded by thousands of years of history, feast your way through the city with plates like cacio e pepe and gelato, and take in the views from atop the Spanish Steps or the terrace of the Capitoline Hill.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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So when vibration plates started popping up on my Instagram feed, my curiosity immediately perked up.—
Ciara Lucas,
SELF,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Plaques.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaques. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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