occiputs

noun

variants or occipita
plural of occiput
as in mazards

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  1. beans
  2. polls
  3. noodles
  4. blocks
  5. domes
  6. nuts
  7. pates
  8. nobs
Noun
  • Guests can also order grill kits, which include either steak or chicken along with green beans, mac and cheese, and baked beans, all to be cooked on your private grill.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The best way to eat the goat is wrapped in a tortilla with salsa, beans and rice.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of beans
Noun
  • Initial results are expected to begin coming in shortly after polls close, with additional results expected after voting ends in the Central time zone.
    — Sergio Candido, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Earlier polling showed Donalds beating Jolly by 5 points, according to the RealClearPolitics average of two polls that surveyed voters on a hypothetical matchup between the two front-runners.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of polls
Noun
  • The signature beef udon noodles had a simple, light broth that leaves the perfect amount of salty coating on your tongue.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The seasonal cold bibim noodles, though, were perfect and chilled, as bibim-guksu should be.
    — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of noodles
Noun
  • The region experiences frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions as large blocks of the Earth’s crust collide.
    — Christine Valora, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Dulcich, who has a reputation as a pass catcher, delivered some impressive blocks, as did rookie tight end Will Kacmarek.
    — Omar Kelly August 15, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of blocks
Noun
  • Scatter pasta shells evenly over sauce, facing domes downward.
    — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The idea for the domes was conceived by local designer and builder Jack Macione, a former Navy SEAL who has since passed away.
    — Abby Price, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of domes
Noun
  • Eating plenty of nutrient-rich foods like nuts, berries, fish and leafy greens can lower inflammation.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Again, that doesn’t really bother me because super-heavy energy recuperation drives me nuts, but there’s no practical reason the vehicle simply can’t retain that choice.
    — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of nuts
Noun
  • French research suggests that people with numerous, deep forehead wrinkles are more likely to die of heart disease than those with smooth frontal pates.
    — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Speaking of pates, Dunk also visits the blacksmith, Steely Pate, who offers to sell him armor for 800 stags, or cheaper armor for 600.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Definition of pates
Noun
  • The tacos, including a colorful vegetarian version studded with nobs of cauliflower, are served on some of the city’s best corn tortillas, some blushed with pink from beets or green from the soft steel of spinach.
    — Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
Definition of nobs
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