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Recent Examples of plaque
Study results also confirmed that the blood test was 97.3% accurate with its negative results too (meaning that patients who did not have a positive result did not actually have amyloid plaques indicating the Alzheimer’s disease process).
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 21 May 2025
Dentists often prescribe fluoride supplements to at-risk children who have high amounts of plaque, don’t regularly see a dentist, or have family members with dental disease.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2025
This ratio is correlated with the presence or absence of amyloid plaques in the brain, potentially reducing the need for more invasive procedures like PET scans or spinal fluid analysis.
—Mill Etienne, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
The accumulation of amyloid plaques is considered a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease.
—Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 23 May 2025
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 21 May 2025
Dentists often prescribe fluoride supplements to at-risk children who have high amounts of plaque, don’t regularly see a dentist, or have family members with dental disease.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2025
This ratio is correlated with the presence or absence of amyloid plaques in the brain, potentially reducing the need for more invasive procedures like PET scans or spinal fluid analysis.
—Mill Etienne, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
The accumulation of amyloid plaques is considered a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease.
—Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaque
Noun
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Shiitake also reduces inflammation markers like CRP (C-reactive protein) and IgA (Immunoglobulin A).—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Wired News,
28 May 2025
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The team then compared these samples to a lean mice group that was fed a standard meal to see if the chemical markers on the fat cells were associated with unhealthy changes in the body.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Gauff raised the winner’s trophy aloft, then kissed it several times.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Luka Modric, the player with the most trophies (28) in the club’s history, and Lucas Vazquez will not have their expiring contracts renewed — both will leave, but not until after a last hurrah at this tournament.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
Noun
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The shell of the fetish and the ruins of spectacle remain visible and intact as negative monuments.—
Benjamin H. D. Buchloh,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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The cultural monuments and heritage sites are less accessible.—
Keyaira Boone,
Essence,
30 May 2025
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The winning beers were made by breweries across the U.S. and globe, though surprisingly, given the style’s European roots, no breweries from Europe took home pilsner medals.—
Erik Ofgang,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Now, despite clocking the fastest time in the state, Clara Adams went home without a medal.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
6 June 2025
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There is evidence that stone monuments marked the moon's 18.6 lunar cycle.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Each depicted a woman seated in a chair mounted on a stone plinth.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Using tongs, transfer meatballs and garlic cloves to a large plate.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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Heavier plates can slide beneath lighter ones, heating and melting the rock and creating magma.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
Noun
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The 23-year-old chopped past his opponent before whipping in a right-footed cross in the direction of Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson.—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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Kourtney accessorized the look with two cross necklaces and a pair of black-rimmed spectacles, while also showing off her engagement ring and wedding band.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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On Friday, four years later, the school is cutting the ribbon on its new courtroom.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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Public officials and other guests turned to their neighbors and connected the ends of their ribbon scraps to create a long, interconnected artwork that will remain in the museum’s collection.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2025
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“Plaque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaque. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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