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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
This suggests that there may be unknown forces or particles at play, which could be influencing the universe’s expansion.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
To remove dirt or mud stains from carpet, let the area dry completely first, then vacuum to remove any loose particles.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Symmetries broke, enabling the particles of the Standard Model to acquire a rest mass and separating the forces into four fundamental ones.
—Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
The particles look like miniature paper flowers or desert roses.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
The researchers specifically studied zinc oxide, polyimide, and nickel-organic composite particles.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Quantum computing is a revolutionary type of computing that leverages the principles of quantum mechanics—the fundamental theory in physics that describes the behavior of particles at the atomic and subatomic levels.
—Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The researchers successfully loaded the flower particles with a cancer drug and injected them into mice.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
As things continue to expand and cool on cosmic scales, the density of particles continues to drop and the temperature of particles drops as well.
—Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
To remove dirt or mud stains from carpet, let the area dry completely first, then vacuum to remove any loose particles.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Symmetries broke, enabling the particles of the Standard Model to acquire a rest mass and separating the forces into four fundamental ones.
—Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
The particles look like miniature paper flowers or desert roses.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
The researchers specifically studied zinc oxide, polyimide, and nickel-organic composite particles.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Quantum computing is a revolutionary type of computing that leverages the principles of quantum mechanics—the fundamental theory in physics that describes the behavior of particles at the atomic and subatomic levels.
—Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The researchers successfully loaded the flower particles with a cancer drug and injected them into mice.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
As things continue to expand and cool on cosmic scales, the density of particles continues to drop and the temperature of particles drops as well.
—Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for particles
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However, omega-6s can also be converted into molecules such as prostaglandins that signal the initiation of inflammation — not a bad thing when your body is trying to quickly repel an invader or tumor, but devasting if left smoldering for long periods without resolution.Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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These molecules stimulate hair and skin growth, regulate metabolism, boost bone health, and in some cases may even be anti-inflammatory.Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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But what if your littles have five years between them, like ours—or if your family included an even broader age range?Tanveer Badal, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Dec. 2024
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Some sea creatures manifest that may frighten the littles.Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 26 Nov. 2024
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Additionally, ensuring a good mix of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins supports brain and vascular health.Mill Etienne, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Small changes, like adding more fruits, vegetables and whole grains to your meals, can make a big difference.Cindy Chia, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Eventually, after hundreds of thousands of years pass, neutral atoms stably form.Big Think, Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
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The story of the early Universe, from the Big Bang until neutral atoms would stably exist, is the story of a series of steps down an energy staircase.Big Think, Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
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Not literal strings, of course — but tiny loops or snippets of vibrating energy.Tom Siegfried, Discover Magazine, 29 Nov. 2024
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Their owner has been sharing snippets of their lives on TikTok since Marlin, the eldest Labrador, was welcomed into their family.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Bake in preheated oven until until wooden pick inserted in center comes out with some moist crumbs attached, about 35 minutes.Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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The robot vacuum and mop seamlessly moves from room to room, hoovering dirt, dust and crumbs along the way.Catherine Garcia, theweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Particles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particles. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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