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Recent Examples of stylet
The team explains how scientists can examine an octopus’ beak, stylets, and growth rings in the lab to determine how old the animal is.
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Apr. 2024
Then, the mosquito uses one stylet—the labrum—to prod around, seeking a blood vessel to pierce.
—John Sass, Field & Stream, 11 Apr. 2023
Sulfur sprays and stylet oil fungicides will also reduce the spread of powdery mildew.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2023
The last stylet—the hypopharynx—drips mosquito saliva into the wound.
—John Sass, Field & Stream, 11 Apr. 2023
In the ring-mating species, its walls are thick to prevent injury from the intruding stylet or the anchored sperm.
—Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 10 Jan. 2011
The respiratory therapist pulled out my stylet, inflated the tip balloon through its small port at the top, attached an Ambu bag to the open mouth of the endotracheal tube and pushed in liters of oxygen.
—Tony Dajer, Discover Magazine, 22 July 2015
The stylet adapts to more easily pierce a partner’s skin, becoming sharper and reinforced.
—Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 10 Jan. 2011
The procedure involves using a slender surgical probe known as a stylet to guide a tube down the woman's throat, according to Dr. Hudman Hoo, a pulmonologist and the medical director of St. Anthony's Hospital's ICU ward in St. Petersburg, Florida.
—Randi Kaye and Travis Caldwell, CNN, 11 Sep. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stylet
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If these were not available a gun could be spiked with a bayonet which would then be broken off so it could not be pulled out.David Hambling, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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There are vents in the back for fresh air, pin bayonets and a slide lock to keep doors tightly closed and secure, and all-weather construction to prevent rust and corrosion.Shea Simmons, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024
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At an event before the election, a group of Yemeni American leaders in Michigan gifted him a traditional Yemeni dagger, called a jambiya, wrapping it around his waist as a sign of respect towards him.Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 15 Nov. 2024
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Absolutely loved Rio leaving the Road by simply ……… taking her dagger to the canvas scenery.Caroline Framke, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
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Icke also occasionally cues up some Bob Dylan songs, chosen for their on-the-bodkin lyrics.Helen Shaw, Vulture, 30 June 2022
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Punishment for cursing or disparaging a clergyman was having a bodkin — a large needle — driven through the tongue.Michael E. Ruane, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2017
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The ultimate prop was the pirate flag, which could be decorated with a skull and crossbones (as in the classic Jolly Roger design), bleeding hearts, hourglasses, spears, cutlasses and skeletons.Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2024
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In that post, she could be seen dressed in a pirate costume, complete with a large hat, knee-high black boots and a cutlass sword.Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2024
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Cord cutters can watch the match on any live TV streaming service that carries CBS, including DirecTV Stream, Fubo or Hulu + Live TV.Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
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Rotary cutter: on sale for $14.94 Original price: $20.99 When cutting straight lines, a pair of scissors doesn’t always do the trick.Christopher Murray, Fox News, 24 Oct. 2024
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The suspect, identified as 44-year-old Heraclio Mejia, threatened violence against his wife, injured a family member who attempted to de-escalate the situation with a knife, then assaulted a police officer, Joseph said.Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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The task of silverware placement and napkin arranging begins as a relatively simple one, taught through phonetic devices like B-M-W (bread, meal, water) or various colorful stories that involve the knife protecting the spoon.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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Crystal Kung Minkoff The reality star and host wore a velvety indigo pantsuit and black pointed-toe stilettos.Ada Tseng, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
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Make a bold statement with the elegant Plaid Tweed Skirt Suit Jacket + Tassel Skirt 2 Pieces Set, perfect for those unafraid to be the best dressed in the room, paired well with black stilettos and a dark smokey eye.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2024
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And the trio realizes this the second the Westies lock the door, wield a machete, and collect all of their phones — a telltale sign of a game night going awry.Tom Smyth, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2024
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Concerning incidents have occurred including ballot boxes being set on fire in Oregon and Washington and a Trump supporter being arrested in Neptune Beach, Florida for threatening two Kamala Harris supporters with a machete outside an early voting site.Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Stylet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stylet. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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