as in particle
a very small piece
is there one granule of truth in that statement?
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Recent Examples of granule
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.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
The foam, rubber and textile granules are then sold to manufacturers to be made back into items such as shoe parts, yoga mats, or flooring for playgrounds and outdoor sports centers.
—Aj Willingham, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
These are usually granules that are watered into the soil.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024
When the muscles are relaxed, the pigment sacs shrink to nearly invisible specks and the octopus appears to be white, but when the muscles contract, the sacs expand, spreading pigment granules across a small area of the skin and revealing the color.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
The foam, rubber and textile granules are then sold to manufacturers to be made back into items such as shoe parts, yoga mats, or flooring for playgrounds and outdoor sports centers.
—Aj Willingham, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
These are usually granules that are watered into the soil.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024
When the muscles are relaxed, the pigment sacs shrink to nearly invisible specks and the octopus appears to be white, but when the muscles contract, the sacs expand, spreading pigment granules across a small area of the skin and revealing the color.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for granule
Noun
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Both are abrasive particles with sharp edges that can irritate eyes, respiratory systems and skin.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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At some point the classical simulation will just fail because bouncing balls will never be able to replicate the peculiar quantum mechanical laws obeyed by sub-atomic particles.—
Vineer Bhansali,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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The floor was covered in paint specks, in the corner was a pile of old paint tubes and smocks.—
Karl Ove Knausgaard,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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Spiffy variations include spinach, mushrooms or speck.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Others less so: Tiny flecks of indium make the screen sensitive to the touch of a finger.—
Vince Beiser,
WIRED,
30 Nov. 2024
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And in the very center of the panel, in flat, dark country, in literal no man’s land, is a small, broken vertical line consisting of flecks of white paint.—
Teju Cole,
The New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2025
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Each grain of sand is no doubt a very small piece of a specific mineral.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
25 Jan. 2025
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It's also bombarded by bits the size of a grain of sand or pebble daily.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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With these observations, the researchers identified the presence of carbon monoxide molecules as well as water vapor in the atmosphere of the exoplanet.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Jan. 2025
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Green Molecules Will Emerge as the Building Blocks of the Future In 2025, investments in green molecule production, including green hydrogen, methanol, ammonia, and synthetic fuels, will grow significantly, driven by policy support and private funding.—
Sarwant Singh,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Chiefs’ Harrison Butker went through a rough patch upon his return from minor (non-kicking) knee surgery, missing two field goals and an extra point in his final four games.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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It is embedded with patches and medals from the many trails the grandfather had trekked.—
Alina Hartounian,
NPR,
23 Jan. 2025
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The problem, of course, is that the bit itself is stuck in one gear.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
25 Jan. 2025
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With the best brush for curly hair in your arsenal, every part of your routine—from detangling to DIY blowouts—gets a little bit simpler.—
Erin Parker,
Allure,
25 Jan. 2025
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Bake Cake: Bake in preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs, about 20 minutes.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2025
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It’s equipped with smart navigation to efficiently tackle dust, pet hair and crumbs, while also scrubbing away sticky messes.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Granule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granule. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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