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The CMEs were launched during a rare double eruption of solar magnetic filaments on April 12 and April 13.
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Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Unusually, these solar flares didn't come from sunspots — dark patches on the sun's surface indicating intense magnetic activity— but magnetic filaments detaching from the sun.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The main image showcases huge vertical filaments, with the supermassive black hole at the galaxy's core clearly visible.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
Acciona Wind turbine blades have previously been turned into asphalt for roads, decking materials, the raw ingredients for 3D printing filaments, and park benches and playground equipment.
—New Atlas, 8 Mar. 2025
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Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Unusually, these solar flares didn't come from sunspots — dark patches on the sun's surface indicating intense magnetic activity— but magnetic filaments detaching from the sun.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The main image showcases huge vertical filaments, with the supermassive black hole at the galaxy's core clearly visible.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
Acciona Wind turbine blades have previously been turned into asphalt for roads, decking materials, the raw ingredients for 3D printing filaments, and park benches and playground equipment.
—New Atlas, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for filament
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Parsnips Often recognized for their digestive health benefits due to their fiber, parsnips are also rich in magnesium.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
9 May 2025
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Chicago Tribune The Trump administration wants to add fiber, wireless and satellite technology at more than 4,600 locations, replace 600 radars and increase the number of airports with systems designed to reduce near misses on runways.—
Josh Funk,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2025
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Each time, guards shepherd him to a prison wing beyond a double-barbed wire fence, to a room where Petrova waits.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Using parchment as handles, immediately remove Cake from pan; let cool completely on a wire rack, about 2 hours.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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One common thread in the response was that women should cover up while breastfeeding.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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The interconnectivity of these societal threads—and the consequences of their unravelling—speak to the importance of preserving the rule of law.—
Mark A. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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“Filament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filament. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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