as in chip
a small flat piece separated from a whole
a splint off the board
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Recent Examples of splint
Many broken toes can heal with self-care approaches, rest, and a splint.
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Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 17 Jan. 2025
For Grade 3 sprains, a brace, splint, or cast is likely required for several weeks.
—Laura Schober, Health, 16 Jan. 2025
Not only do intraoral scanners allow for better fittings of crowns, dentures and splints, but due to the digital nature of the process, dental professionals can more easily assess and correct any errors with the impressions along the way compared to traditional methods.
—Cindy Roark, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
To avoid problems like shin splints, ease into incline walking, starting with a slower pace and incline.
—Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2024
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Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 17 Jan. 2025
For Grade 3 sprains, a brace, splint, or cast is likely required for several weeks.
—Laura Schober, Health, 16 Jan. 2025
Not only do intraoral scanners allow for better fittings of crowns, dentures and splints, but due to the digital nature of the process, dental professionals can more easily assess and correct any errors with the impressions along the way compared to traditional methods.
—Cindy Roark, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
To avoid problems like shin splints, ease into incline walking, starting with a slower pace and incline.
—Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splint
Noun
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Apple announced its first Mac Studio updates in nearly two years today, a few months after bringing the M4 and M4 Pro chips to the Mac mini.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
5 Mar. 2025
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This is because of how these Ultra-grade M-series chips are produced.—
Joe Osborne,
PCMAG,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Yes, but: One U.S. region has seen some spring cooling, stretching from northern Montana into North and South Dakota and a sliver of Minnesota.—
Jeremy Duda,
Axios,
4 Mar. 2025
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The $60 billion in foreign aid cuts represent a sliver of the trillions the Trump administration wants to slice from the federal budget.—
David Campbell,
The Conversation,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Raw edges add to the appeal but may cause splinters when handling.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
4 Feb. 2025
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Be sure to include tweezers for removing splinters or ticks, gauze for bleeding, antibiotic ointment, blister treatment, children’s pain reliever and antihistamine, antiseptic wipes, and lots of bandages.—
Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan,
Outside Online,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Once landed, the lander will operate for roughly two weeks, collecting data about the lunar subsurface, which is made up of dust, loose rocks, and mineral fragments.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2025
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For instance, archaeological digs have turned up Roman artifacts like coins, jewelry, and pottery fragments.—
Hannah Edgar,
ARTnews.com,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Work carefully: Start by removing larger pieces, then vacuum or sweep up small shards.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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During an impassioned monologue about pharmaceutical industry subsidies, Stewart slammed a coffee mug down on his desk and shattered it, still holding several shards in his palm amid the wreckage.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Certain formulas, like a glamorous matte lipstick, can enhance dry flakes on lips, so utilizing a lip scrub and lip balm or lip mask is vital.—
Claire Sullivan,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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Reduce the heat to medium, stir in the garlic, red pepper flakes, thyme, and bay leaf, and sauté, just until the vegetables begin to color slightly, 2 to 3 minutes more.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Splint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splint. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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