powdered

verb

Definition of powderednext
past tense of powder
as in crushed
to reduce to fine particles you have to powder the antibiotic tablet and mix it with food

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powdered
  1. pounded
  2. beat
  3. disintegrated
  4. pulverized
  5. ground
Verb
  • Charis Kai, a freshman, was nearly asleep when her resident adviser pounded on the door to her dorm room.
    Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Beck was able to take the snap and hand the ball off to Etienne, who pounded it in from four yards out for the game-winning touchdown.
    Kevin Dotson, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of pounded
Verb
  • Gradually add flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with applesauce and reserved 1/2 cup bourbon, beginning and ending with flour mixture and beating on low speed until combined, about 2 minutes total.
    Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
  • In the Central Valley, Rep. David Valadao cruised to reelection, beating Democrat Rudy Salas by a wider margin than two years ago as Kern County swung further right.
    Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of beat
Verb
  • Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the berries have disintegrated into seeds.
    Emily Price, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • In January 1986, the space shuttle Challenger disintegrated in the sky, stunning spectators watching at Cape Canaveral and schoolchildren tuned in to live broadcasts—and, soon, the whole nation.
    The Atlantic, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of disintegrated
Verb
  • The cresting river pulverized a nearby bridge and swallowed entire homes, sheds and vehicles.
    Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Save for a few exceptions, the NBA's middle class also got pulverized in free agency this past offseason.
    Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of pulverized
Verb
  • Eight helicopters with over 19,000 flight hours are, as of now, permanently grounded.
    Craig Hooper, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
  • In response, Whitaker grounded similar models and required Boeing to submit a comprehensive plan to address manufacturing and quality control issues.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of ground
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