Thesaurus results for LATTICES

lattices

noun

plural of lattice

as in cages

a structure made of wood or metal strips that are arranged or attached together in a gridlike pattern

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Recent Examples of lattices In one- and two-dimensional square lattices, mathematicians have long known that this transition is continuous. — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2026 Now, previous metal-polymer lattices generally fill the spaces between the beams with polymers such as epoxy, PEEK, or silicone. — New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2026 On three-dimensional lattices — the graphs that most closely mirror physical systems — what happens exactly at the critical probability? — Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026 These included lattices, curved structures, and surfaces capable of changing their topography. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026 It’s all served in an industrial space of concrete, steel, and glass near the Opera House, warmed in tone by walnut wood lattices and jade green banquettes. — Becky Duffett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026 Inspired by the helter-skelter brickwork of Chiang Mai's crumbling temples, their façades feature masonry laid in intricate motifs and wooden lattices that create beautiful shadowy patterns when the sun hits. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026 Instead, look to modern lattices, scallops, and arches for a timeless feel that’s still up to date. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026 Bound together by nylon cords, the lattices are used for new construction as well as buildings under renovation. — Peter Guo, NBC news, 27 Nov. 2025

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Noun

One of Stallone's earliest gigs was cleaning the lion cages at Central Park Zoo.

— Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
The girl is his daughter Natalia, and the birds reference his grandfather who kept a collection as pets in cages.

— Jordan Riefe, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of cages

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The constitutional question has been litigated many times, and by our count, every state or federal appellate court that’s ruled on the issue has concluded that ALPR networks are within bounds of the Fourth Amendment.

— Rafael A. Mangual, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026
As defense shifts from traditional armor toward connected missile-defense grids and real-time targeting, its components become increasingly central to the weapons and sensing systems that make those networks work.

— Harvey Stober, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of networks

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The main structures at the front (the spa, gym, studio, and reception) are made of natural stone with bougainvillea tumbling down their sides, set between shallow pools of water, echoing the floating effect of the resort above the mangroves.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Of that amount, $400 million is going toward measurement technologies, including cryo-electron tomography, which can reveal near-atomic structures inside cells, and microscopy systems intended to image millions to billions of cells in living tissue.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of structures

Noun

The company says the chip can replace dozens of components in some system architectures.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
Leaders must first allow commercial suppliers the flexibility to iterate toward the most scalable, high-yield architectures, mandating open interoperability protocols once the technology reaches industrial maturity.

— Rohit Jha, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of architectures

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Physicians have an important role in regulating AI with these frameworks to ensure patient safety and take responsibility.

— Esha Desai, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026
This method is similar to other frameworks, like acceptance commitment therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy.

— Lennon Sherburne, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of frameworks

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Both skeletons had deep rounded grooves in their teeth, apparently caused by constantly sucking on whole betel nuts.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026
That discovery could potentially expose the skeletons in the NFL’s closet, shedding light on the league’s allegedly discriminatory hiring practices.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of skeletons

Noun

In their effort to recall a variety of pieces and themes while foregrounding the public infrastructures that enabled their exhibition, Armani and Siegel demur from much evaluation.

— Anna Kornbluh, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026
The city of about 250,000 people has been rattled by a series of drone strikes that hit oil and power infrastructures.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

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