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as in gall
shameless boldness
you've got a lot of nerve showing up here
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2
as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
that daring rescue took some nerve
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as in shakes
nerves plural
a sense of panic or extreme nervousness
a veteran performer who still gets a case of the nerves before performances
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as in to brace
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally
needs to nerve himself for the big game tomorrow
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Recent Examples of nerve
Michael Franco, New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2025
The pope also uses a wheelchair, walker or cane due to his bad knees and sciatica nerve pain.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
However, taking large amounts of vitamin B6 supplements for an extended period may cause neuropathy (nerve damage) that results in tingling, burning, or numbness.18
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—Patricia Weiser, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 18 Feb. 2025
Lisa discussed her mix of nerves and excitement ahead of her acting debut in an October interview with Rolling Stone, along with her eagerness to pursue a new art form.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
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Writing in the British Medical Association's journal, The BMJ, a panel of experts says that interventions including epidural steroid injections and nerve blocks are no more effective at helping eliminate back pain than placebo injections.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2025
The pope also uses a wheelchair, walker or cane due to his bad knees and sciatica nerve pain.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
However, taking large amounts of vitamin B6 supplements for an extended period may cause neuropathy (nerve damage) that results in tingling, burning, or numbness.18
7.
—Patricia Weiser, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 18 Feb. 2025
Lisa discussed her mix of nerves and excitement ahead of her acting debut in an October interview with Rolling Stone, along with her eagerness to pursue a new art form.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nerve
Noun
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Our study also identified other risks, including low blood pressure, sleep problems, headaches, formation of kidney stones, and gall bladder disease and diseases associated with the bile ducts.—
Ziyad Al-Aly,
The Conversation,
22 Jan. 2025
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Coordinators have rarely had the gall to try to run it in those spots, but the Lions did and scored.—
Alec Lewis,
The Athletic,
1 Jan. 2025
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The strength, courage, and discipline this takes is beyond words.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Their journey from the streets of Detroit to international fame is one of struggling, courage and a consistency that sometimes defied the odds.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Meet the Champion Who Memorized 80 Numbers in 13.5 Seconds Civilians, too, are bracing for the fight.—
Olha Konovalova,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Behind the scenes in Washington, officials are bracing for the summit to come together at the same breakneck speed at which the dynamic between Russia and the U.S. had changed over the course of the last several days.—
Shannon K. Kingston,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Payton approached the quarterback vacancy with arrogance.—
Troy Renck,
The Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2025
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How narcissism and exclusion fuel one another Narcissists often display disruptive behaviors in social settings, such as aggression or arrogance, that increase the likelihood of others distancing themselves over time.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
20 Feb. 2025
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This year’s ceremony was dedicated to those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires and the true superheroes – the firefighters and emergency responders whose bravery, dedication and sacrifice helped protect lives and property.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2025
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His support, loyalty, bravery, and wisdom inspire me to always be my best.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Teams can fortify position groups in multiple ways, but the Vikings are going to have to lean heavily on their salary cap space this offseason.—
Alec Lewis,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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Angel City, which is based in Los Angeles, is seeking to fortify its revenue streams, with sponsorships an important component of its long-term financial health.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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An epic poem from Homer, the original literary classic explored themes of heroism, loyalty, cunning and the struggle against divine will, featuring stories like Odysseus’ encounters with the Cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens and the witch-goddess Circe, culminating in a reunion with his wife Penelope.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
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But compared with its predecessor, this Nosferatu makes room for nearly all its female characters to get moments of centrality, humanity, and heroism.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
22 Jan. 2025
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In its public communications, DOGE has told aspiring applicants to steel themselves for a grueling sprint.—
Alex Konrad,
Forbes,
27 Nov. 2024
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President Trump’s administration deepened its pressure campaign on government employees to resign before a Thursday deadline, rattling and angering a civil service steeling itself for a prolonged battle with Elon Musk and his ongoing foray into the federal bureaucracy.—
Michael C. Bender,
New York Times,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Nerve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nerve. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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