Thesaurus results for NUCLEI

nuclei

noun

variants also nucleuses

plural of nucleus

as in centers

a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest a college campus that was a nucleus of opposition to the war

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as in hearts

the central part or aspect of something under consideration the nucleus of the movement's methodology has always been passive resistance

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Recent Examples of nuclei And deuterium nuclei contain a neutron that can be liberated by a neutrino and then detected, regardless of the type of neutrino. — Doug Cowen, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026 Other nuclei have energy gaps that are too large for lasers to excite. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026

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Noun

In Congo, where the outbreak has spread to seven provinces, responders have faced attacks on health teams, misinformation about the virus, a failure by locals to report symptoms and rebel violence that has limited access to treatment centers.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
Much of the discussion surrounding this week’s game centers around how the Georgia defense will go about defending Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell.

— Connor Riley, AJC.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of centers

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Brockman’s message received 40 hearts, five checkmarks, and three thank-you emojis.

— Garrison Lovely, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Panels also featured decorations that included hearts, rainbows, sequins, a Star of David, a chef’s hat, a chorus line of dancers, teddy bears, and a panda.

— René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of hearts

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Beyond aesthetics, is there anything to be gleaned from Huang’s large, looping capitals or from Brockman’s wobbly lowercase initials?

— Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026
The streamer is also hosting major premieres of the series across the country in capitals like Goiânia, Brazil’s capital of sertanejo, and Belo Horizonte.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of capitals

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And, for context on the deal, Best Buy recently restocked the M4 version of the Mac Mini with the same amount of storage (albeit with a less performant processor with fewer cores) for $799.

— Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 5 Oct. 2026
The flagship processor will have 28 cores, mixing eight performance cores, 16 efficiency cores, and four low-power cores.

— Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of cores

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There’s also the Chill and Thrill Islands, aptly named for their focuses on chilling and thrilling passengers, respectively.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
In 2019, the NFL entered into a multiyear deal with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, with the focuses of the partnership being live entertainment and amplifying social justice initiatives.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of foci

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Vest’s campus roots Ma, 25, became interested in crypto derivatives while studying finance and philosophy at the University of Pennsylvania.

— Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026
Plus, plenty of scalp serums are available, too (great hair starts at the roots, of course).

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of roots

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What to do nearby Belltown is one of Seattle's nightlife hubs, with some of the city's best bars within a few blocks of the hotel (try Rob Roy or Roquette).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
On another front, because red diesel is currently distributed primarily through agricultural cooperatives and specialized fueling hubs, expanding its throughput across mainstream highway truck stops presents immediate operational hurdles.

— , CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of hubs

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What has that been like knowing that there are kernels of somebody’s real story in this fictional story?

— Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
Sugar brings just the right sweetness, and corn kernels—fresh or frozen—ensure each bite is loaded with corn flavor.

— Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 24 Sep. 2026