stave

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Recent Examples of stave In this case, Hole 1 features the mildest stave finish, while Hole 3 is the most intense. David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 In 1975, the museum purchased his work Georgia Gate, a structure of fluidly bent pine staves inspired by photos of Georgia tombstones the artist saw in musicologist Marshall Stearns’s 1970 book The Story of Jazz. News Desk, Artforum, 8 Mar. 2026 The lone artisan in his shop shaving out a single bow at a time from a stave of wood was a thing of the past. Clare Conley, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2025 According to the Nantucket Historical Association, an authentic Lightship bag is made on a mold, features cane weaving on rattan staves, and has a solid wooden base. Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stave
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stave
Noun
  • That’s harder than trying to spot a firefly right next to someone flashing their high-beams at you.
    Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The antlers grew off to the sides of the deer’s head instead of going upward, which contributed to the wide inside spread and long beams.
    Richard P. Smith, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • As the air crisps and the region’s signature aspen and birch radiate gold, outdoor pursuits like hiking, biking, fishing, and off-roading grow even more inviting.
    Taryn Shorr-Mckee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Some species don’t have the option of turning different colors … birch trees turn a yellow every year.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • But regions hit months ago by January's massive winter storm may need to brace for some colder-than-usual temperatures.
    Mike Snider, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • In Portugal's 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan, Ronaldo scored a brace, becoming the first player in history to score in six consecutive World Cups.
    , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Rent from Kayak Branson to paddle around Lake Taneycomo or Table Rock Lake, both ringed with golden hickory and oak trees.
    Taryn Shorr-Mckee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Some, like oaks and hickory trees, keep their green leaves for longer.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • One key indicator of soil health is decomposition rates of complex organic matter, breaking down stuff like leaves, wood, even cadavers into simpler organic and inorganic compounds, releasing C02 and nutrients in the process.
    Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Pysher’s father, Glen Pysher, said his son and his friends had visited several bars earlier in the evening and were splitting up to spend the night in two homes when his son took a wrong turn in the woods.
    Holly Ramer, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • It’s fueled by a propane tank that tucks neatly inside the table, which is crafted from a combination of metal and weather-resistant rattan.
    Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2026
  • The set is wrapped in durable rattan with steel frames underneath, and the tabletop is made of weather-resistant acacia wood.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • Whether in the form of comedy or drama, these stories come with their stakes already built in.
    Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Many important details remain unclear, including the identity of the private operator, who will cover necessary investments and how America’s stake in the company breaks down.
    Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • By adding a few switches, an airport express train could weave between local trains and proceed nonstop between O’Hare and the Loop.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Also, if the switch from side by side to one-front/one-back happened instantaneously, your brain would get confused about how to interpret the images delivered from each eye, since the setup would be quite different from what you were used to.
    Abigail Witmer, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026

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“Stave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stave. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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