as in to grind
to reduce to fine particles
this medication for athlete's foot is atomized so that it can be sprayed on from an aerosol can
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Recent Examples of atomize
Shooting Outside Hollywood: Challenges, Opportunities, and Passports Runaway production has been atomized as states and countries compete to offer producers the hottest deals.
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Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 27 Sep. 2024
Try this prompt to repurpose and atomize content Act like a LinkedIn content expert with deep knowledge about how [IT professionals] think, read, and buy.
—Renae Gregoire, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
In a similar vein, Page argues social media and also the legacy of pandemic lockdowns and school closures a few years ago have made young people more socially atomized.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 17 Sep. 2024
Patel is clearly studied in action cinema, as evidenced by the long takes in which Kid atomizes one attacker after the next.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2024
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Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 27 Sep. 2024
Try this prompt to repurpose and atomize content Act like a LinkedIn content expert with deep knowledge about how [IT professionals] think, read, and buy.
—Renae Gregoire, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
In a similar vein, Page argues social media and also the legacy of pandemic lockdowns and school closures a few years ago have made young people more socially atomized.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 17 Sep. 2024
Patel is clearly studied in action cinema, as evidenced by the long takes in which Kid atomizes one attacker after the next.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for atomize
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Routines ground us in the here and now and remind us of things within our control that do not have to change.Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Limestone and clay are ground up and fed into a very long rotating kiln heated to about 1,450C (2,640F).Lara Williams, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Half an hour later and two blocks away, a third-grader named Cooper Stock was crossing West End Avenue at 97th Street (yes, yes, with the light and in the crosswalk), holding his father’s hand, when a cab driver whipped around the corner and crushed him to death.Justin Davidson, Curbed, 13 Nov. 2024
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The precisely contoured shell shape provides a very close fit through the instep, ankles, and heel, but with enough curvature to encompass—rather than crush—bony protrusions.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Through the opening 10 minutes, the Pioneers were pounding on the door with two early corners and a shot from distance that sailed just over the crossbar.Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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In Lebanon's capital, Israeli planes pounded the southern suburb of Dahiyeh overnight and early Friday for the first time in four days, spreading panic after a rare lull.SALLY ABOU ALJOUD AND WAFAA SHURAFA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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This keeps the goat cheese from muddying the salad and the orange segments from disintegrating, creating a clean-looking, beautifully colorful salad.Julia Levy, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
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Plastics that have leaked into the environment eventually disintegrate into tiny pieces of plastic measuring five millimeters or less.Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024
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Hunter Coleman, Menlo School water polo: Coleman, a freshman, scored six goals, stole five passes and drew three exclusions as Menlo beat Santa Cruz 16-6 in the CCS quarterfinals.Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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The Smash’s men beat the Nitro’s men in three sets, and the women’s match between those two teams was set to begin at press time.Aaron Heisen, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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Hilton Rothschild took advantage of the time by powdering her nose with a brush.Kristen Tauer, WWD, 28 Oct. 2024
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That time, the company says, could be used to for a wide variety of purposes, including meals, a phone call, a nature walk or…well, powdering your nose.Shawn Tully, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2024
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The cresting river pulverized a nearby bridge and swallowed entire homes, sheds and vehicles.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
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The body of King Aegon II, scalded and pulverized, has been carted home from battle in a produce crate.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 14 July 2024
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“Atomize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atomize. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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