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Noun
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Early signs include fever, low body temperature, rapid breathing, a fast heart rate, confusion, and the swelling of tissues (edema).—
Matthew Wosnitzer,
Verywell Health,
28 Feb. 2025 -
Symptoms of chikungunya infections include fever, joint pain, headache, muscle pain, joint swelling or rash, according to the CDC, and the best way to prevent chikungunya is to avoid mosquito bites.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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These cells cause vascular dilatation, resulting in crimson skin tone that is associated with niacin usage.—
Amber Smith,
Discover Magazine,
11 Oct. 2022
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That dilatation then triggers a primitive gut pain signal that’s perceived around the bellybutton.—
Tony Dajer,
Discover Magazine,
11 Feb. 2020
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The balustrade at the far end affords one of the great panoramas of the Eternal City, with the dome of St. Peter’s etched on the horizon.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Mar. 2025
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There are plenty of non-maternity options on the market that could work around a bump: any of the looser silhouettes or anything with an elastic or tie waistband could easily go below a bump and continue to inch further down as the months go on.—
Hayley Bloomingdale,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2025
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Among the most prominent: Charter holders receive 49% of broadcast revenue under the new media rights agreement — a 25% bump from 2016.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2025
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Making your favorite sweaters, sweatshirts, and coats look brand new again is possible with a fabric shaver that wipes away snags in seconds.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Feb. 2025
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The team’s historic start hit a major snag as injuries ravaged the program and forced the Horned Frogs to forfeit two Big 12 games.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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A little soapy water can help remove grease and dirt, as well as fingerprints from knobs and pulls.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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If your kitchen has aged, and a complete redo isn't in your budget, changing the knobs on your cabinets is an easy fix.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Visibility increases with the top down, though in reality, the large roll humps behind the two headrests still create blind spots.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Other symptoms of Cushing's can include a hump on the back of the neck, noticeable pink or purple abdominal stretch marks, fatigue and hair growth on the face.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA TODAY,
10 Sep. 2024
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Now, here’s where the cannabis comes in handy: take a puff of a sativa strain like Sour Diesel or Green Crack (both known for their energizing and focused effects) and start sorting.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025
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Loose Bun or Puff A not-too-tight bun or puff is a good choice to keep your hair off your neck on hot days.—
Ava Erickson,
Outside Online,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Gibbosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gibbosity. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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