stave

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Recent Examples of stave The applewood staves impart unique fruity and smoky characteristics. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 It is made from finishing Yellowstone Select with toasted oak staves, this 100-proof bourbon brings extra character. Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024 This comes on the heels of the relaunch of Maker’s Mark’s Wood Finishing Series, which arrived last June in the form of the Heart Release, a cask-strength bourbon finished with two different types of wood staves. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2024 This all-in-one formula washes away stubborn makeup, soothes and staves away redness, and employs antimicrobial protection to soften signs of maturing—hydrating all the while. Sarah Han, Allure, 16 Aug. 2024 See All Example Sentences for stave
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stave
Noun
  • Indeed, two years ago, Helen Hu decided to walk away from the beam for good.
    Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Femininity and French craftsmanship are on prominent display, with bespoke headboards made from Pierre Frey fabrics in every room, as well as murals from Atelier de Ricou, bird-like Lalique sconces, and restored wooden beams on the ceilings.
    Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Other culprits include birch, ash, elm and juniper.
    Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Downstairs, where there are full-wall windows with views of the forest and a pervasive aroma of burning birch wood, the courses arrive at an energetic pace.
    Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The reverse fixture ended 6-3, with a brace for Luis Diaz (£7.5m).
    Holly Shand, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Meteorologists issued flash flood warnings across north-central Texas as much of the central U.S. braces for a series of thunderstorms that threaten to spin up tornadoes, trigger flash flooding, and drop damaging, baseball-sized hail.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Autumn is my favorite season in Cuyahoga Valley, as the oaks, hickories, and maples explode with fall colors.
    Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Tennessee is a beautiful state, especially in the fall, when tulip poplars, sugar maples and hickory trees turn bright red, gold and copper, making the drive as joyful as the destination.
    Colleen Creamer, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Around 20 minutes into the episode, the show cut away from Jackson to a group of people hiking through the woods around Seattle.
    Megan McCluskey, Time, 28 Apr. 2025
  • It's made from solid wood with plenty of space for clothes, undergarments, and more.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Made from woven plastic rattan, this basket is both stylish, sturdy, and easy to clean.
    Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2025
  • The chairs combine an aluminum frame with gorgeous, crisscrossing rattan.
    Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • By December 2023, the private equity firm had taken a majority stake in the British business and set an ambitious expansion plan; targeting 350 outlets by 2031.
    Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Trump’s 53% ownership stake in the company, now in a trust controlled by his oldest son, Donald Trump Jr., rose by $415 million on the day.
    Time, Time, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Food The top 10 Italian spots in L.A. from the 101 Best Restaurants guide March 14, 2024 The texture switches from chewy to soft, creamy to crisp in every spoonful.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Absent such an intervention, President Trump’s de facto tariff switch is likely to remain in the 'on' position.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025

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“Stave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stave. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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