as in particle
a very small piece
is there one granule of truth in that statement?
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Recent Examples of granule
These granules are quickly and reliably drawn to the printer’s feedstock tank and then to the nozzle.
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Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 13 Jan. 2025
But recent moon missions and moon analyses indicate that water molecules are spread throughout the moon’s surface, frozen and unfrozen, mixed into the soil, stashed inside volcanic glasses and mineral grains, and concentrated in minuscule granules.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 25 Dec. 2024
Put down the fine table salt and choose a coarse or flaked variety instead, sprinkling on top to spread out the granules.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
Unlike some older physical cleaners with too large and abrasive granules, Dr. Barbara Sturm’s cleanser relies on enzymes to reduce excess sebum clogging pores and soften dry patches.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 13 Jan. 2025
But recent moon missions and moon analyses indicate that water molecules are spread throughout the moon’s surface, frozen and unfrozen, mixed into the soil, stashed inside volcanic glasses and mineral grains, and concentrated in minuscule granules.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 25 Dec. 2024
Put down the fine table salt and choose a coarse or flaked variety instead, sprinkling on top to spread out the granules.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
Unlike some older physical cleaners with too large and abrasive granules, Dr. Barbara Sturm’s cleanser relies on enzymes to reduce excess sebum clogging pores and soften dry patches.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for granule
Noun
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But in space, especially beyond Earth’s orbit, astronauts are more exposed to these particles, which can damage DNA, increase cancer risk, and accelerate cellular aging.—
Jake Parks,
Discover Magazine,
1 Mar. 2025
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That tells researchers that dark matter can't be made of atoms like everyday matter is, because the particles that comprise atoms — electrons, protons, and neutrons — do interact with light.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Coincidentally, also visible in the new images is the planet Mercury, appearing as a tiny speck of light gliding closer to the sun.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Such heady heights look like a speck on the horizon right now, and the question is how small that prospect needs to shrink for anger in the stands to rise again.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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The song structures melt into goo; the lyrics pelt flecks of raw feeling.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
3 Dec. 2024
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Each light is attached to a green string to easily blend into your tree, and once the lights are turned on, the liquid inside each bulb bubbles to reveal floating flecks of gold glitter to make your tree shine.—
Kaitlin Gates,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2024
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Everything comes into focus: grains that are shiny, fluffy and tender, yet somehow still individual, sticky and standing.—
Eric Kim,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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The best foods to focus on to keep your gut status quo are plenty of fiber-rich whole grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes, plus fruits and veggies, adds Wright.—
Mara Santilli,
Flow Space,
18 Feb. 2025
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Every Beatles song, every molecule, every vibration is just emblazoned on my soul forever.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Li and his colleagues found that the molecule can shape physiological processes in pandas’ bodies, including growth, biological rhythms, behavior and immune responses.—
Chris Lau,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This comes during a rough patch for the broader market.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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The current economic soft patch needs to be considered along with the broader trend that has seen significant foreign and domestic investment over the last decade.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Moore is quirky and a little bit edgy as the cool one of the group, whose all-black wardrobe could either be a fashion statement… or a sign of clinical depression.—
Katie Rife,
EW.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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Doing it all at once can result in some of the cereal crushed into dust while other bits remain significantly larger.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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Still, Harrison himself denied wasting even a crumb of his toast at breakfast.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 2025
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Simply add a dab of white miso paste, herbs, and spices to panko bread crumbs and use the mixture to coat your protein.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Granule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granule. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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