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of, relating to, or belonging to a single person
the radio commentator went into one of his patented tirades after an astute caller questioned his knowledge of the facts
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Recent Examples of patented
Its patented core technologies employ a unique approach to understanding content by analysing cinematographic patterns and simulating real human behavior.
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Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2025
Finally, the last stage is packaging and distribution; its patented technology protects materials from moisture contamination.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
The Allure Best of Beauty Breakthrough winner stands out among its plentiful peers for its patented Air Multiplier technology, which uses a smaller, lighter motor to reduce hair drying time.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 24 Jan. 2025
Its patented Smartseal Allergen System effectively traps dust and dander, too.
—Melony Forcier, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
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Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2025
Finally, the last stage is packaging and distribution; its patented technology protects materials from moisture contamination.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
The Allure Best of Beauty Breakthrough winner stands out among its plentiful peers for its patented Air Multiplier technology, which uses a smaller, lighter motor to reduce hair drying time.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 24 Jan. 2025
Its patented Smartseal Allergen System effectively traps dust and dander, too.
—Melony Forcier, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patented
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But the group's efforts have also sparked several lawsuits, with consumer advocates and Democratic lawmakers raising alarms earlier this month after DOGE gained access to the Treasury Department's payment system, which stores personal data for most Americans.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2025
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Trump can bring more transparency and personal involvement into the peace-making process, which up until now has been a charade and essentially ignored by the White House.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Wooden boards are generally more expensive, though, so better is a little subjective.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Gomez has been more vocal about the threat to journalism posed by the FCC’s aggressive stance on subjective questions of media bias.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2025
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Each location has unique factors including weather patterns, traffic volume and geographic features that trainees must master before becoming certified.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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The limited-edition collaboration brings a unique fusion of heritage and innovation, where Lee’s American legacy meets Blue Blue’s Japanese artisanal techniques.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Feb. 2025
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The top official of the Social Security Administration quit over the weekend after Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency sought access to sensitive records containing the private information of Americans, according to a source familiar with the dispute.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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In recent years, UC San Diego has invested considerable resources into bridging the gap between academia and private industry.—
Natallie Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Patented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patented. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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