as in to grind
to reduce to fine particles
you have to powder the antibiotic tablet and mix it with food
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Recent Examples of powder
India Espy-Jones, Essence, 16 Sep. 2024
For all that, no one in Europe seemed to consider dry-roasting and powdering the spice, then frying it with mustard seeds, shallots, and perhaps cumin, turmeric, and coriander, to make a masala, the first step in so many Indian dishes.
—Abraham Verghese, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2024
Emily Mullin, WIRED, 16 Jan. 2025
In short, yes, greens powders are actually beneficial.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Diana Ross lashes, circular blush, powdered under eyes, and a dark, glossed lip.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 16 Sep. 2024
For all that, no one in Europe seemed to consider dry-roasting and powdering the spice, then frying it with mustard seeds, shallots, and perhaps cumin, turmeric, and coriander, to make a masala, the first step in so many Indian dishes.
—Abraham Verghese, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2024
Noun
After Catalog did the encoding, the DNA molecules were dried into a powder and shipped to France, where biological storage firm Imagene packaged the molecules into stainless steel capsules with an inert internal atmosphere, meaning there is no oxygen or moisture inside.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 16 Jan. 2025
In short, yes, greens powders are actually beneficial.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025
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The duo’s first album, Good Years, arrives Jan. 31, with shades of Montgomery Gentry and Brooks & Dunn influencing its grinding, upbeat sound.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
16 Jan. 2025
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Teen LinkedIn: Children under the age of seventeen can apply for jobs, expand their professional network, and get a head start at grinding their teeth at night.—
JiJi Lee,
The New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2025
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The menswear offering will feature bold and masculine colors such as burgundy, gray, camel, cognac, chocolate, peacock blue, cream and military green.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
WWD,
17 Jan. 2025
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Stir in cream; cook, stirring constantly, until heated through, about 1 minute.—
Renu Dhar,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2025
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As Israel pounded Gaza in response Hamas vowed not to return the hostages until Israel withdrew its forces from the enclave, permanently ended the war, and allowed for rebuilding.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN,
20 Jan. 2025
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The first phase of the truce took effect following a three-hour delay during which Israeli warplanes and artillery pounded the Gaza Strip.—
Mohammed Salem,
USA TODAY,
20 Jan. 2025
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Heat oil: Pour oil to a depth of 1/2-inch in a large cast-iron skillet; heat oil over medium-high until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350°F.—
Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
24 Jan. 2025
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At the same time a national stockpile is being explored, President Trump has also pushed Saudi Arabia to lower oil prices and called for lower interest rates.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Boston Scientific is crushing it and its competitors in atrial fibrillation (AFib).—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
19 Jan. 2025
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The death and destruction crushed what was and what might have been.—
Joseph Rushmore,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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With her trademark oversize glasses, red lipstick and short cropped gray hair, Apfel’s status as a fashion icon lives on, with Dr. Scholl’s recently unfurling a limited-edition shoe collection designed with some of her archival prints.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
9 Jan. 2025
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Tracee Ellis Ross whipped hers back and forth, completed with her signature red lipstick.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Imagine that a camera is set up to capture video of people milling around in a mall.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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The area lends its name to pain de Gonesse, a bread historically made from wheat that was grown locally, milled with a special process, and fermented slowly to develop flavor.—
Dhruv Khullar,
The New Yorker,
6 Jan. 2025
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Do not wear makeup or lotions on the day of your skin check.25 4.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
12 Jan. 2025
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According to the Environmental Working Group, the average woman uses 12 beauty products daily, such as body cleansers, conditioners, hair dyes, fragrances, skincare items, scented lotions, nail polish, and makeup.—
Holly Eve,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Powder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powder. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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