fiber

noun

ˈfī-bər How to pronounce fiber (audio)
Definition of fibernext
1
as in backbone
the strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship a person of lesser fiber would not have spoken out against such an injustice

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2
as in wire
a thin, flexible structure that resembles a hair the fibers found on the victim's body came from a carpet in the suspect's home

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Recent Examples of fiber Garner raises them primarily for meat and fiber, which is woven into all manner of snuggly garments — cardigans, parkas, scarves and more. — David Kelly, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026 Yet, despite trends such as fibermaxxing and a growing awareness of its importance, up to 95 percent of Americans aren’t meeting their fiber needs. — Audrey Bruno, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2026 Ammunition is crucial, with denser materials like tungsten proving more effective than lead against resilient carbon-fiber drones. — David Hambling, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Chia seeds are rich in soluble fiber, which can help keep bowel movements regular. — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fiber
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiber
  1. backbone
  2. wire
  3. courage
  4. thread
  5. grit
  6. hair
  7. stamina
  8. filament
Noun
  • While federal policy typically focuses on new construction or subsidized housing, NOAH owners are the backbone of our affordable housing ecosystem, accounting for 75% of affordable homes nationwide.
    — Maggie Cassidy, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Like building a giant erector set, Meir and Menon worked to assemble and bolt together the triangular brackets on the 3B power channel, located on the far right, or starboard (S6) segment of the station's backbone truss.
    — Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of backbone
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  • Another man passed out after a wire with an electric current was fixed to his ear.
    — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Junior women Addalye VanGrinsven went wire-to-wire to win the junior title, finishing almost three points ahead of Kylie Smith.
    — Nancy Armour, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of wire
Noun
  • Hair braiding 101 Armed with a glass of cold liquid courage and an arsenal of hair elastics and barrettes, dads paired up with one of Strands Aveda’s stylists to learn their daughter’s hairstyle of choice.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • In Aries, the taskmaster’s lessons are centered around independence, initiative and the courage to take the lead.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of courage
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  • Evidence of silence quietly (sorry) breaking apart one’s bearings bleeds through both the main plot thread and satellite storylines, which include recurring visits to a client of Ninh’s and that man’s own conflicts with his distant wife.
    — Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Today’s monogrammed pieces also stand apart from basic terry options with an array of colors, letter styles, and thread options available.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of thread
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  • The city has a grit to it; everyone moves with a sense of urgency and purpose.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026
  • In 2026, the BMW XM is the flagship SUV for consumers in the German market and the XM rises over the competition with grit, power and style.
    — Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of grit
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  • In the video, she is seen on the ground as an officer is pulling her hair.
    — Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The gloves must come into direct contact with the skin and are not effective through clothing or hair, the user manual states.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of hair
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  • The stamina required to rehearse and perform shows that involve pivoting, marching, carrying large instruments, running, and more can burn more calories than an elliptical workout.
    — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Building the habit That decision-making stamina doesn’t have to come from anywhere complicated.
    — Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of stamina
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  • These are structures that branch repeatedly into finer and finer filaments, ending in a tuft-like crown of nanofibers.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Out in the wild, turbulent air swirls these plumes into a chaotic, broken landscape—dense chemical filaments laced through long stretches of clean air.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2026
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