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thermometer

[ther-mom-i-ter] / θərˈmɒm ɪ tər /
NOUN
measure of temperature
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By Wednesday, the thermometer could hit 105 degrees in Lancaster, 103 in Canoga Park, 98 in Santa Clarita, 95 in Covina, 89 in downtown L.A.,

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

Inside, the temperature is 23C while outside the thermometer read 30C on Wednesday.

From Barron's Jun. 26, 2026

He gave a tour of his room in the quarantine center on Instagram, showing the fridge, smart TV and thermometer he was given for temperature checks.

From The Wall Street Journal May 12, 2026

Basically, he wrote a hit piece on the thermometer instead of asking why he had a fever.

From Slate Apr. 17, 2026

“Ah, the ol’ thermometer and lightbulb trick,” he says fondly.

From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass

Even at sea, thermometers have registered record temperatures.

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

Today, gallium is widely used in semiconductors, telecommunications equipment, LEDs, laser diodes, solar panels, high performance computing, the aerospace and defense industries, and as a safer alternative to mercury in thermometers.

From Science Daily Jul. 9, 2026

Some new charcoal grills—traditionally the cook-anything-anywhere option—now require electricity to power internal fans and built-in thermometers.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

Since 1999, his role involves opening what is known as the Stevenson screen which holds sensitive thermometers, before noting down his readings for the day into the handwritten ledger.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2025

Mrs. Tally had taken two jars and put thermometers in each, then covered one with aluminum foil and left the other open.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz



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