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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
This move provides crucial depth behind the plate after star Salvador Perez sustained an elbow injury.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Bell hit a homer in the seventh, then did the same in the eighth, this time with two runners on base, while homering from both sides of the plate.
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Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
4 July 2026
In 356 plate appearances, Jordan Walker has hit 19 long balls (16th in MLB), tallied 63 RBIs (2nd in MLB) and scored 52 runs.
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Data Skrive,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Of course, Oaxaca's appeal also extends beyond the plate, with colorful colonial architecture, bustling markets, centuries-old churches, and a flourishing art scene.
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Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2026
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Bell hit a homer in the seventh, then did the same in the eighth, this time with two runners on base, while homering from both sides of the plate.
—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
4 July 2026
In 356 plate appearances, Jordan Walker has hit 19 long balls (16th in MLB), tallied 63 RBIs (2nd in MLB) and scored 52 runs.
—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Of course, Oaxaca's appeal also extends beyond the plate, with colorful colonial architecture, bustling markets, centuries-old churches, and a flourishing art scene.
—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plate
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Women build communities, launch initiatives, and create coalitions on shoestring budgets while the institutional resources that would let those efforts scale remain largely inaccessible.
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Davis said events of that scale require planning months — sometimes a year — in advance, with contingencies built into nearly every scenario.
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Now, yes, staring at the ceiling long enough to draw you a diagram of the paint peeling.
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Someone other than the original builder should review the code or process diagrams.
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Cover the entire shrub with a heavy, light-blocking tarp or black plastic sheet to prevent photosynthesis.
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Rats, cockroaches and weasels run amok, tearing through limp tent sheets and biting children and newborn babies in their sleep.
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The Yashica Boy version features the brand’s sailor mascot, inspired by classic Japanese illustration and seaside adventure.
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The military cooperation is a stark illustration of the recent reversal in the relationship between the US and Venezuela.
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Merrillville was listed as a likely spot for the smaller facilities in a graphic accompanying the article.
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This graphic shows the rain chances in South Florida over the next seven days.
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Cops released an image of him aboard the bus wearing a white hoodie and are asking the public’s help tracking him down.
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Some satellite images even show evidence of fire damage, consistent with reports of firefighters supporting the emergency response.
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The winning numbers for the Wednesday, June 24, Powerball drawing are 13, 14, 16, 21, 38, and the Powerball is 14.
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The quirky chain has not officially announced the location, but a Formal Site Development Plan submitted to the city late last year included drawings identifying Trader Joe’s as the occupant.
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“Plate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plate. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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