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Recent Examples of tile
Much of the white tile on the exterior still retains its glossy appearance from years ago, as do a few green tiles in diamond patterns that give it some additional character.
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Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The 24-karat gold, million-tile mosaic pool had been inspired by a scarf in his Marine Vanitas collection.
—Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
Equipped with five bedrooms—each in a distinct color scheme—great design moments lie around every corner of this bookable mansion, from bathrooms finished with picturesque tile work, to outdoor decor moments worth stealing for your own exteriors.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 30 Mar. 2026
Look at a straight line (like a tile or a door frame) and move the glasses slowly across the line.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2026
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Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The 24-karat gold, million-tile mosaic pool had been inspired by a scarf in his Marine Vanitas collection.
—Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
Equipped with five bedrooms—each in a distinct color scheme—great design moments lie around every corner of this bookable mansion, from bathrooms finished with picturesque tile work, to outdoor decor moments worth stealing for your own exteriors.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 30 Mar. 2026
Look at a straight line (like a tile or a door frame) and move the glasses slowly across the line.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tile
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Both of our experts recommend making a DIY cleaning solution with common household items by pouring baking soda down the drain for traction, followed by white vinegar (about a cup) to keep the drains clean and odor-free.—
Lori Keong,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
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Cook the instant noodles according to package directions and drain, reserving most of the starchy noodle water.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Pay attention to where the kitchen and bathrooms are, too—water supply and waste pipes for the second floor are often found in walls on the first floor, below sinks, tubs, or showers.—
Kevin Cortez,
Popular Mechanics,
25 May 2023
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Cathcart is referring to the plumbing that the vanity's sink and faucet connect to—the water lines and waste pipe connect to the underside of the sink via the bendy P-trap pipe.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2023
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Keep hydrants clear so FDNY members can quickly get water on a fire.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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Spring-fed wells provide all of the property’s water, including for the fire-hydrant and sprinkler system.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2026
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Charred flatbreads are also on the menu alongside heartier mains like rib eye steak.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Think of this confetti rice as halfway between salad, side, and substantial vegetarian main.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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Remaining work includes completing ceiling refinishing; final plastering and painting; flooring and carpet installation; reinstalling lighting and radiant heating systems; reinstalling the organ, pipes and trumpets; and final inspections, cleaning and occupancy approvals.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Items submerged for centuries As well as evidence of the battle, Uldum and his colleagues also discovered a host of objects linked to the Dannebroge’s crew, including shoes, fragments of clothing, clay pipes and uniform insignia.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Center for Biological Diversity also asked for more monitoring at the wells’ flares — or smokestacks — but the EPA supported the state’s plan for monitoring those locations.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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Greenpeace members scaled a chemical plant's smokestack to protest toxic pollution in 1981, and occupied a North Sea oil platform in 1995.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Utilities might be shut off — and sprinkler or standpipe systems drained — leaving firefighters without tools that could slow a blaze.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Jan. 2026
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Companies used the standpipe to bring water to the Rio Verde Foothills housing development after Scottsdale stopped supplying that community with water for several months in 2023.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Six phone calls made from one of the suspect numbers — in between calls to the San Francisco victim on the day of his robbery — were to a Los Angeles man who was zip-tied, duct-taped and beaten inside his Los Angeles home on New Year’s Eve, following a delivery ruse.—
Megan Cassidy,
San Francisco Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
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Over time, tiny bits of lint can slip past the trap and accumulate in the dryer’s lint housing, exhaust duct, and even deep inside the machine.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Tile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tile. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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