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the central part or aspect of something under consideration
the nub of the argument is that the intelligence agencies failed the country
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Recent Examples of nub
Some bees nest in the stems of shrubs and perennials, so resist the urge to chop them down to nubs.
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Kristin Hostetter, Outside Online, 9 Oct. 2024
There’s a single four-direction nub on the backside to control the menu system.
—Ben Sin, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
Every few chapters, a sudden nub of detail robs you of your breath.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024
How about a girl dinner with that leftover nub of cheese?
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2024
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Kristin Hostetter, Outside Online, 9 Oct. 2024
There’s a single four-direction nub on the backside to control the menu system.
—Ben Sin, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
Every few chapters, a sudden nub of detail robs you of your breath.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024
How about a girl dinner with that leftover nub of cheese?
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nub
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Because rental costs make up such a big chunk of overall inflation, that could pave the way for cooler inflation readings going forward.COMPILED BYDEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFFFROM WIRE REPORTS, arkansasonline.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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That would theoretically take up a significant chunk of what the Tigers could offer to Sasaki, making what seems like a long-shot pairing even more unlikely.Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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This article explores the root causes of these partnerships, their implications on the future of the automotive industry and actionable insights for businesses looking to navigate this changing landscape.Amaan Kazi, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Participants at the meeting reportedly discussed how to possibly introduce legislative measures to enable the mass expulsion of immigrants from Germany, as well as German citizens with immigrant roots and German citizens who have helped refugees.Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Observing at longer wavelengths using ALMA, the researchers could penetrate dust clouds and reveal a clump of dust at the outer edge of the two planets’ orbits.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The patch of shadow lay on the snow at the edge of a thorn clump thirty yards ahead.Wilson H. Stover, Outdoor Life, 5 Dec. 2024
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The new leadership immediately homed in on the core values required to establish a fresh sense of belief in the company: trust and transparency.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Over time, the Foundation has built up a group of 300 or so core donors, complementing corporate donations and seven-figure gift-giving board members.Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
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The resulting Treaty of Portsmouth, signed in the New Hampshire town on September 5, 1905, ceded large hunks of Manchuria, Korea and the island of Sakhalin to Japan.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
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If the first player says Phil Collins, the second says Mike Rutherford, and the third is stumped, another team can buzz in and earn all the extra points with noted hunk Tony Banks.Devon Ivie, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
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And while the phrase snail essence may conjure images of slime, rest assured: the ingredient is silky, rather than slimy.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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Discover the enchanting essence of Exuma by taking part in the People-to-People Programme.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Our dinner options are greasy pizza or rubbery burgers, the undersides of the tables are speckled with wads of gum and the background noise is the shouting voices of children.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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That means having to come up with a sizeable wad of money to the lender, and the situation only gets worse if the car was purchased with a minimal down payment, and/or has a quicker-than-average rate of depreciation.Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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However, sometimes salmonellosis can result in more serious ailments, such as blood infections, heart inflammation, joint stiffness, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Guillermo really was the beating heart of the show — literally!Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Nub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nub. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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