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adjective describing something that is comprehensive or includes all aspects

adverb modifying a verb, adjective, or other adverb to indicate completeness or thoroughness

• The candidate had an impressive all-round performance in the interview.
• She's an all-round talented musician, she can sing, play multiple instruments, and write songs.
• He's an all-round cool guy, always up for a good time.
• The new health supplement promises to improve your well-being all round.

noun a swimming stroke made on the back with a backward circular motion of the arms and a flutter kick

• The swimmer executed a flawless backstroke during the competition.
• I always prefer doing the backstroke when I swim laps at the pool.
• I totally nailed the backstroke in the race yesterday.
• She used the backstroke technique to navigate through the difficult situation.

verb to mix or combine different elements together thoroughly

adjective having been mixed or combined together

• The artist used a blended technique to create a seamless transition between colors.
• I love smoothies that are blended with fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Let's go grab some blended drinks at the new juice bar in town.
• The team's diverse skills and backgrounds blended together perfectly to achieve success.

adjective describing something that is done with ease and without difficulty

• Her ability to solve complex equations seemed effortless to her classmates.
• He made cooking a four-course meal look effortless.
• She's got that effortless cool girl vibe going on.
• The way she danced on stage was so effortless, it was like she was floating.

noun the act of exhaling

verb to breathe out air from the lungs

• She took a deep breath and slowly began to exhale as part of her relaxation exercise.
• After holding his breath for so long, he finally exhaled with relief.
• I was so stressed out that I had to just stop and exhale before I lost it.
• As the final notes of the symphony faded away, it felt as if the music was exhaling into the night.

noun the most central and most important part of something

adjective relating to the most fundamental and basic aspects of something

• The research team is focused on studying the effects of hard core materials on building structures.
• I heard that movie is for hard core fans only.
• She's a hard core gamer, she plays for hours every day.
• Dealing with the aftermath of the accident was a hard core experience for the survivors.

noun A joint in the human body that connects the thigh and the lower leg

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• The doctor recommended physical therapy to strengthen the muscles around my knee.
• I twisted my knee playing soccer and now it's killing me.
• I need to get off my knees and start standing up for myself.
• She was brought to her knees by the news of her father's illness.

adjective describing something that continues without stopping or pausing

• The train runs nonstop from New York to Washington D.C.
• We talked nonstop for hours at the party last night.
• I've been working nonstop on this project all week.
• Her mind was like a nonstop rollercoaster of thoughts and ideas.

noun a long, decisive step

verb to walk with long, decisive steps

• The CEO walked with purpose, taking long strides down the hallway.
• She was striding confidently towards the finish line.
• He was really striding it out on the dance floor last night.
• After facing many obstacles, she finally hit her stride in the new job.

noun a unrestricted or unrestricted run or movement

verb to move freely or without restriction

• The parkour athlete practiced his free run routine in the designated area.
• Let's go to the park and have a free run around the playground.
• I love finding new spots in the city for a free run session.
• Giving the students a free run to explore their creativity can lead to amazing results.

noun A unit of weight equal to 16 ounces

verb To crush or grind something into small pieces or a powder

• The chef instructed his sous chef to pound up the spices in a mortar and pestle.
• I'm going to pound up this chicken breast to make it thinner for the recipe.
• I watched him pound up the weights at the gym like a beast.
• The news of the scandal really caused the stock prices to pound up quickly.

verb to stretch and contract simultaneously in a rhythmic manner, typically used in fitness exercises

• Stretchilates is a combination of stretching and pilates exercises.
• I tried out stretchilates yesterday and it really helped my flexibility.
• Let's do some stretchilates to loosen up before our workout.
• Her approach to problem-solving is like stretchilates - a flexible and effective method.

noun a set of instructions or guidelines on how to do something

• The manual provides step-by-step instructions on various how-to’s for operating the machinery.
• I found a YouTube channel that has a lot of helpful how-to’s for fixing common household problems.
• I'm always looking up DIY how-to’s online to save money on repairs.
• Learning the how-to’s of networking is essential for advancing in your career.

noun a medical term referring to the region of the body between the chest and pelvis, which contains the stomach, liver, intestines, and other organs

• The surgeon carefully examined the patient's abdomen for any signs of internal bleeding.
• I've been doing some exercises to tone my abs.
• I got punched in the gut and it really hurt my abdominals.
• His love for her was like a weight in his abdomen, heavy and unshakeable.

noun a muscle that moves a part of the body towards the midline of the body or towards another part

adjective relating to or being an adductor muscle

• The adductor muscles are responsible for bringing the leg toward the midline of the body.
• I pulled my adductor muscle while playing soccer and it's so painful!
• My adductor is killing me after that intense workout.
• Learning to control your adductor muscles is like mastering a new skill in dance.