Synonyms for fiber
ˈfaɪ bərfiber

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1. fiber, fibrenoun

   a slender and greatly elongated substance capable of being spun into yarn

   Synonyms:
   vulcanized fiber, character, roughage, fibre

2. roughage, fibernoun

   coarse, indigestible plant food low in nutrients; its bulk stimulates intestinal peristalsis

   Synonyms:
   vulcanized fiber, character, roughage, fibre

3. fiber, fibrenoun

   any of several elongated, threadlike cells (especially a muscle fiber or a nerve fiber)

   Synonyms:
   vulcanized fiber, character, roughage, fibre

4. character, fiber, fibrenoun

   the inherent complex of attributes that determines a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions

   "education has for its object the formation of character"- Herbert Spencer

   Synonyms:
   fibre, type, character reference, graphic symbol, reference, grapheme, fictional character, fictitious character, role, case, part, roughage, lineament, vulcanized fiber, character, theatrical role, eccentric, quality, persona

5. fiber, fibre, vulcanized fibernoun

   a leatherlike material made by compressing layers of paper or cloth

   Synonyms:
   vulcanized fiber, character, roughage, fibre

Matched Categories

1. • Cell
   • Fabric
   • Foodstuff
   • Trait

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1. fibernoun

   Synonyms:
   staple, thread, filament, pile

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1. List of paraphrases for "fiber":

   fibre, fibres, fibers, fibrous

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1. Jim Mann:

   Our findings provide convincing evidence for nutrition guidelines to focus on increasing dietary fiber and on replacing refined grains with whole grains. This reduces incidence risk and mortality from a broad range of important diseases.

2. Cynthia Sass:

   Because the protein and fiber in beans delay stomach emptying, you feel fuller longer and have a delayed return of hunger.

3. Rachel Begun:

   While not a panacea for all digestive issues, eating more fiber can benefit many, particularly those experiencing constipation. Both soluble and insoluble fiber are important, but for those with constipation insoluble fiber helps to add bulk to the stool and accelerate bowelmovement.

4. Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber:

   One thing I hope people know about me is that I love this state and its people, its rivers, its mountains and its landscapes with every fiber of my being, it is because of that love that I tender my resignation.

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