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as in specks
a very small amount
there was not a particle of truth in what she said
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as in flecks
a very small piece
a particle of cookie fell on the carpet
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Recent Examples of particles
Packed with micro-fine exfoliating particles, Curlsmith Wash & Scrub Clarifying Detox Shampoo gently buffs away buildup and excess oils that can weigh down your curls, leaving your scalp feeling light and refreshed.
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Erin Parker, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
The Barcelona study exposed the tiny plastic particles to human intestinal cells and found they were absorbed in large amounts by digestive cells that produce mucus, even making their way into the cells' nuclei, where the DNA is kept.
—Hatty Willmoth, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Some tea bags release billions of tiny plastic particles when immersed in hot water, creating tea that can harm your health and increase your risk of cancer—but not all tea is equally as dangerous.
—Hatty Willmoth, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
This intense flare, which has not been observed in over a decade, is helping researchers understand particles.
—Interesting Engineering, 3 Jan. 2025
This radiation includes photons, which have a substantial cross-section with particles in the ionized plasma of the early Universe, and neutrinos, which do not.
—Big Think, 3 Jan. 2025
Quantum computing uses subatomic particles that can be both simultaneously.
—Felix Salmon, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
Short-term exposure to these particles has been linked to asthma attacks, acute and chronic bronchitis and premature mortality.
—Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
In these particles, the absorption of a photon sets off a chain reaction that leads to the emission of many more photons.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2025
Erin Parker, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
The Barcelona study exposed the tiny plastic particles to human intestinal cells and found they were absorbed in large amounts by digestive cells that produce mucus, even making their way into the cells' nuclei, where the DNA is kept.
—Hatty Willmoth, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Some tea bags release billions of tiny plastic particles when immersed in hot water, creating tea that can harm your health and increase your risk of cancer—but not all tea is equally as dangerous.
—Hatty Willmoth, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
This intense flare, which has not been observed in over a decade, is helping researchers understand particles.
—Interesting Engineering, 3 Jan. 2025
This radiation includes photons, which have a substantial cross-section with particles in the ionized plasma of the early Universe, and neutrinos, which do not.
—Big Think, 3 Jan. 2025
Quantum computing uses subatomic particles that can be both simultaneously.
—Felix Salmon, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
Short-term exposure to these particles has been linked to asthma attacks, acute and chronic bronchitis and premature mortality.
—Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
In these particles, the absorption of a photon sets off a chain reaction that leads to the emission of many more photons.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for particles
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By analyzing the composition of these molecules in the sediment layers deposited every year, the scientists were able to reconstruct a climate curve covering both the timing of the volcanic eruptions and the meteorite impact.—
David Bressan,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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The structure of these molecules changes depending on the temperature of the environment the bacteria once lived in.—
David Bressan,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Choose from nine colors and patterns, such as versatile solid grey to a fun rainbow tie-dye hue that’s great for the littles at home.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
People.com,
30 Dec. 2024
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While Eden Rock doesn’t have a dedicated kids' club, the pool and pristine beach are the perfect playground for littles.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Dec. 2024
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Whole grains like wheat and oats as well as pseudograins like quinoa.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
23 Dec. 2024
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Sources of magnesium include whole grains, leafy greens, nuts, seeds, and legumes.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN,
Health,
23 Dec. 2024
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When researchers exposed tardigrades to the extreme cold, or things like sugar, salt or hydrogen peroxide, the animals began to produce free radicals, or oxygen atoms with an extra electron.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Dec. 2024
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This idea builds on past knowledge that gold loves to form bonds with two or three sulfur atoms if given a chance.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Dec. 2024
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The number of ads displayed has grown, the way Google ranks content is constantly changing to provide a better user experience, and rich snippets of text from websites began appearing in result pages several years ago.—
Nick Brown,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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The proud mom also included clips of her girls skiing down the mountain and snippets from the family's night out at a bowling alley.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
2 Jan. 2025
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The area east of Dixie Highway is often granted its desires, and the northwest was given whatever crumbs were left — so disheartening and frustrating.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Dec. 2024
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Rather, those little white or yellowish crumbs could be signs of a few different issues that deserve your attention, like dry skin craving moisture, for example, or an underlying condition leading to irritation or inflammation.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Particles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particles. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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