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as in centers
a place or environment that favors the development of something
suspected that the elite private universities were a nest of antigovernment sentiments
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as in hideouts
a place where a person goes to hide or to avoid others
headed back to her cozy nest in the mountains for a little rest and relaxation
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Recent Examples of nests
The vintage floral design adds charm, and each piece nests into the baking sheet for easy storage.
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Shea Simmons, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Birds, for example, are known to use plastic in their nests, exposing themselves and their offspring to toxins.
—David Carlin, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Their nests are usually underground though, as well as near roots of large trees.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
Some southern giant hornet nests are just a few centimeters underground but others are quite deep, the researchers said.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
The northern and southern hornets are similar in behavior and appearance, though the former have shorter nesting periods and produce smaller colonies and nests.
—Randi Richardson, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
The scrub-jays used to nest in mid-March, but the nesting period has shifted to late February, giving snakes a longer amount of time during the spring season to feed on the nests.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 4 Dec. 2024
Over 1,200 nests were recorded this year on the island of Zakynthos, one of the most important nesting grounds in the Mediterranean and the site of a marine park founded three decades ago.
—Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Dec. 2024
These creatures can accomplish complex tasks, such as finding food or building intricate nests, through decentralized control and simple individual interactions.
—Thomas Caldwell, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Shea Simmons, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Birds, for example, are known to use plastic in their nests, exposing themselves and their offspring to toxins.
—David Carlin, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Their nests are usually underground though, as well as near roots of large trees.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
Some southern giant hornet nests are just a few centimeters underground but others are quite deep, the researchers said.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
The northern and southern hornets are similar in behavior and appearance, though the former have shorter nesting periods and produce smaller colonies and nests.
—Randi Richardson, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
The scrub-jays used to nest in mid-March, but the nesting period has shifted to late February, giving snakes a longer amount of time during the spring season to feed on the nests.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 4 Dec. 2024
Over 1,200 nests were recorded this year on the island of Zakynthos, one of the most important nesting grounds in the Mediterranean and the site of a marine park founded three decades ago.
—Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Dec. 2024
These creatures can accomplish complex tasks, such as finding food or building intricate nests, through decentralized control and simple individual interactions.
—Thomas Caldwell, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nests
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Avichay Adraee, the IDF’s Arabic spokesperson, said the IDF found huge sums of money, food and water in Sinwar’s hideouts.Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024
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In many instances, swamps are the best of these hideouts.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 9 Oct. 2024
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The ‘beige mom’ term has been tossed around to describe many parents’ situations, including those who prefer colorless toys, like to dress their babies in neutrals or maintain muted nurseries — and certain celebrities have also been granted the descriptor.Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
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Plant patent trademarks play a big role in helping horticulturists and nurseries protect their work and investment.Tammy Sons, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Another challenge is creating a standardized deployment model that can be applied to any project to reduce disparity across install bases and determine whether retrofitting is needed to bring prior installations up to the current processes.Igor Rikalo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Helpdesk staff will be supported by chatbots that will manage the most routine queries as well as create and maintain knowledge bases, and technical writers will use them to assist with drafting, editing and reviewing documentation.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Nests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nests. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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