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as in center
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 core
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 nucleus
In this process, subatomic particles such as protons and neutrons—and even entire atomic nuclei—could be smashed together, fusing to form heavier nuclei and releasing an enormous amount of energy.
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Phil Plait, Scientific American, 10 Apr. 2025
The lead atom's nucleus vibrates and ejects three of its protons, in effect turning into a gold atom.
—George Petras, USA Today, 17 May 2025
This pulse can trigger a process known as electromagnetic dissociation, in which a photon interacts with a nucleus, inducing internal oscillations that eject neutrons and photons.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 13 May 2025
That is, a fusion reaction that fuses a hydrogen nucleus and a boron-11 atom instead of two atoms of the hydrogen isotopes deuterium and tritium.
—David Szondy
may 10, New Atlas, 10 May 2025
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Phil Plait, Scientific American, 10 Apr. 2025
The lead atom's nucleus vibrates and ejects three of its protons, in effect turning into a gold atom.
—George Petras, USA Today, 17 May 2025
This pulse can trigger a process known as electromagnetic dissociation, in which a photon interacts with a nucleus, inducing internal oscillations that eject neutrons and photons.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 13 May 2025
That is, a fusion reaction that fuses a hydrogen nucleus and a boron-11 atom instead of two atoms of the hydrogen isotopes deuterium and tritium.
—David Szondy
may 10, New Atlas, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nucleus
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In both the book and the Kurosawa film, the tycoon at the center of the story’s conflict is in the shoe business.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
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Favre’s off-the-field controversies are at the center of UNTOLD: The Fall of Favre, which began streaming Tuesday on Netflix.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Another trap is building a product that unrelated to your core expertise.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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But the core concept has been expanded in smart and surprisingly thrilling ways.—
Blake Simons,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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Brian Trainer, who founded the Sacramento Spur Club in 2014, helped cement Zebra Club as a Tottenham fan hub.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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This is a massive obstacle, as China is a major minerals processing hub.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
23 May 2025
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Leadership wisdom is a combination of head, hunch and heart.—
Gregory Stebbins,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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These young people offer me their time and their hearts on some level.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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Hours earlier, explosions and anti-aircraft fire were heard throughout Kyiv as many sought shelter in subway stations as Russian drones and missiles targeted the Ukrainian capital overnight.—
ILLIA NOVIKOV,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
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The capital region is just the tip of the iceberg, though.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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Palpatine returns Though his body may have been destroyed during the Battle of Endor, Palpatine survived in secret for years by transferring his essence to clone bodies.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
25 May 2025
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Penny Hotel Williamsburg The intimate Penny Hotel, nestled in Williamsburg's core, perfectly captures the neighborhood's artistic essence.—
Malik Peay,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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The work would do well in Palm Springs, the mecca of all things mid-century modern.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Other common amenities include full kitchens, gas fireplaces, and oversized closets, large enough to store ski, snowboarding, and hiking gear, as this part of Wisconsin is a mecca for outdoor adventure.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2025
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The rugged limestone walls reached to a ceiling with natural skylights, from which aerial roots of ficus trees hung like decorative drapery.—
Erik Trinidad,
Travel + Leisure,
21 May 2025
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While turmeric is a root that is ground into a spice, curcumin is the main chemical compound responsible for its yellow-orange color and many of its health benefits.1 How to Use Turmeric for Weight Loss There's no exact prescription for how much turmeric to eat to lose weight.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
21 May 2025
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“Nucleus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nucleus. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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