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as in diagram
something that visually explains or decorates a text
the book's color plate illustrates the internal organs of the human body
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Recent Examples of plate
The price for 2027 would jump to $13 million if Diaz records 500 plate appearances next year, and passes his physical exam.
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Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
Mariners right-hander Logan Gilbert threw Trout a 96 mph fastball over the outer half of the plate, and Trout crushed it onto the green batters’ eye above the trees.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 27 July 2025
Then, with the count two-and-two, the sixth pitch of the at-bat was an 85-mph sweeper that caught too much of the plate.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
And in order to maintain a nutritious balance to each of these meals, consider adding cut up vegetables (like celery or carrots) or fruit (strawberries or blueberries are easy options) to the plate.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 15 July 2025
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Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
Mariners right-hander Logan Gilbert threw Trout a 96 mph fastball over the outer half of the plate, and Trout crushed it onto the green batters’ eye above the trees.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 27 July 2025
Then, with the count two-and-two, the sixth pitch of the at-bat was an 85-mph sweeper that caught too much of the plate.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
And in order to maintain a nutritious balance to each of these meals, consider adding cut up vegetables (like celery or carrots) or fruit (strawberries or blueberries are easy options) to the plate.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plate
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With questionable risks and limited regulatory protections, CO2 storage in pore space seems to hold critical legal, social, and technical challenges before it can be deployed at a scale required to remain under 1.5°C.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
25 July 2025
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By converting carbon dioxide to oxygen on a massive scale, rainforest conservation should be at the forefront of action to save our planet from climate change and ecological collapse.—
Juan Carlos Navarro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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These diagrams along with real time industrial IoT data guide everything from daily operations to half billion dollar maintenance projects.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Note: Data flow map is schematic, based on Rubin Observatory diagrams.—
Jonathan Corum,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Add extra blankets and sheets made from feathers, down, or wool to trap heat.—
Alyssa Hui-Anderson,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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These Boll & Branch sheets are proper, adult sheets.—
Jessica Hartshorn,
Flow Space,
14 July 2025
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The screen shows an illustration of an attractive young blonde woman lounging on a couch.—
Salvador Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
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The coach points to Jaleel McLaughlin’s rookie season in 2023 as an illustration.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Some prefer to wait in leaf litter or dead logs, and others like to scale tall grass or other vegetation, according to the Mayo Clinic. Unable to view our graphics?—
Katie Wiseman,
Louisville Courier Journal,
31 July 2025
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Homage’s apparel bears retro graphics with a vintage aesthetic, including throwbacks featuring classic sports team logos and legendary athletes from various eras.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
31 July 2025
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Check out images of the iconic statue over the years.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
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Deadline can reveal a first image of the U.S. actor with co-star Jess Weixler (Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story) in upcoming crime drama Tender.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
28 July 2025
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Winning Daily 3 numbers from July 31 drawing Midday: 3-6-5 Evening: 3-2-4 Check Daily 3 payouts and previous drawings here.—
Detroit Free Press Staff,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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Winning Lucky For Life numbers from July 31 drawing 14-25-33-39-40, Lucky Ball: 10 Winning Idaho Cash numbers from July 31 drawing 06-09-14-33-40 When are the Idaho Lottery drawings held ?—
Jay Cannon,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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“Plate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plate. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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