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as in devices
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
he hasn't a competitive bone in his body
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as in heart
usually bones plural
the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions
I could feel in my bones that I had just met my future wife
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as in damn
to a great degree
grew up in a backwoods area that was bone poor
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as in to dress
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2024
The first surprise arrived over breakfast after my bone density and body composition scans.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 14 Oct. 2024
Shelly Hagan, Bloomberg.com, 5 May 2020
Late at night in November 2011, Ted Flores was coming home from running errands in Highland, Ind., when a car T-boned his at an intersection.
—Washington Post, 23 Dec. 2019
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Noun
After 2 hours of roasting, generously brush turkey with maple mixture every 20 minutes for 40 to 60 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in the thigh (not touching bone) registers at least 175°F.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2024
The first surprise arrived over breakfast after my bone density and body composition scans.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 14 Oct. 2024
Verb
To ensure the essential supply of chicken for Canadians across the country, the poultry industry as a whole is shifting away from de-boning chicken legs to increase their production capacity.
—Shelly Hagan, Bloomberg.com, 5 May 2020
Late at night in November 2011, Ted Flores was coming home from running errands in Highland, Ind., when a car T-boned his at an intersection.
—Washington Post, 23 Dec. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bone
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With a roll of the die, players must place forest friends atop a wooden mushroom without knocking down the teetering tower.Pamela Brill, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
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World & Nation South Korea in shock, grief as 153 die in Halloween crowd surge Oct. 30, 2022 The investigators found that Seoul police assigned just 137 officers to Itaewon on the day of the crush.Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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Eat all the baklava, pistachio and spanakopita your heart desires at the Greek Food Festival of Dallas.Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
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Maybe having only a piece of their hearts isn’t enough.Heran Mamo, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2024
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The massive fire caused significant damage to the Ohio approach to the bridge, which could take days or weeks to repair and will likely cost millions of dollars, according to Matt Bruning, the Ohio Department of Transportation press secretary.Jennie Key, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
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Millions of dollars were pumped into advertisements highlighting backing from Republican operatives for supportive super PACs.Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2024
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The spotlight comes in two forms: a literal cone of light, its ethereal glow coming without a clear source in the sky — and the nameless antagonist, which in true teen-horror fashion is the bloodied corpse of someone with a physical spotlight for a head.Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2024
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But the past – including Grace’s dead husband JP (Claes Bang) – seems determined to haunt them while the present throws up another corpse.K.J. Yossman, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024
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The 16th annual event had fashion and film buffs alike rubbing elbows inside the museum, many dressed in their Chanel finest, swapping stories of their favorite of Jackson’s movies.Leigh Nordstrom, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024
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Pair the elevated pullover with beige trousers for a polished ‘fit, or dress it down with jeans for a more casual, yet chic, look.Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2024
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Springsteen and politics The front man known for his tours alongside the E Street Band is also forthcoming about his political inclination.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024
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The percentages for other political inclinations were not as high but still represented a majority, including 86% of independent and third-party respondents, and 74% of Republicans.Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2024
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In one image, Justin stood behind her with his hands placed on her belly, showing off their matching wedding rings.Catherine Santino, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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State of play: These wide-eyed, bad boys are native to Iowa and change colors in the late fall, developing deep red, yellow and crimson hues along their bellies.Linh Ta, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
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Overall, the Manitoba, Canada, buck scores 226 7/8 inches.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 31 Oct. 2024
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Go ahead, escape the cold and spend a few hundred bucks to stay with your closest thousand strangers for a party on the sea.Molly Higgins, WIRED, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Bone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bone. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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