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one of the parts that make up a whole
each set is composed of several distinct components
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Recent Examples of components
Researchers have demonstrated that consumer-grade 3D printers and inexpensive materials can produce advanced optical components capable of super-resolution imaging.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
The manufacturer recommends unplugging your rice cooker, removing the rice pot and wiping down all of the components with a damp rag and a mixture of vinegar and water.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
The Atlant Aero plant designs, manufactures and tests Molniya drones and components for Orion unmanned aerial vehicles, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
—Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
While additional components like folding racks stack to take advantage of every inch of space, stacking dishes within those spaces isn’t recommended.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
In doing so, the Court gutted one of the ACA’s most ambitious components, denying millions of poor Americans in red states inexpensive health-care coverage.
—Duncan Hosie, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
Underneath the carriage lies an aventurine slab that creates a starry background on which different components pop.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2026
The components in your computer are hugely important.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Today’s entire schedule contains fewer than 160 antigens, thanks to advances in vaccine technology that allow precise targeting of only the components needed for protection.
—Jake Scott, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for components
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The reason behind this movement was a complex combination of the shifting need for resources, population pressures and external political factors.—
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Common Mistakes To Avoid in Muscle Building While increasing protein intake is important for muscle protein synthesis and overall muscle health, other factors are also involved in muscle growth.—
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Per the Haslet city code, council members are entitled to a minimum of one item listed on each council meeting agenda, which the mayor is in charge of putting together.—
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Before using a Magic Eraser to clean a surface, Aziz encourages her team members to think about whether or not fine sandpaper would damage the surface in question.—
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With its grease-cutting ingredients, dish soap will help cut through any greasy film or residue.—
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Made with plush ingredients like fleece, flannel, or cotton, electric blankets are just like regular throws but with wires woven into the fabric that generate heat.—
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Without certain elements, your home might feel anything less than cozy and inviting.—
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Inside the Speedster, drivers will find elements rarely seen in EVs, including a stick-style shifter.—
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“Components.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/components. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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