1
as in speck
a very small piece
just give me a grain of information about what to expect on the program
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2
as in temper
one's characteristic attitude or mood
cheating, even on my income taxes, goes against my grain
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Recent Examples of grain
As our planet plows through the dust cloud, tiny particles — no bigger than grains of sand — occasionally slam into Earth’s atmosphere at nearly 30 miles per second.
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Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
For American small businesses, tariffs stall growth, limit our global reach, and impact the entire value chain, from grain to glass.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Fluoride also is found naturally in some groundwater, some plants, and crops such as spinach, tea leaves, some grains, saltwater fish and shellfish, says Sandip Sachar, DDS, a Manhattan dentist at Sachar Dental and committee member of the New York Dental Society.
—Sherri Gordon, Clc, Parents, 11 Apr. 2025
With matching natural wood grain and white plush fabric, this set of two lounge chairs is a perfect match for the rest of the Astrid outdoor furniture set.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
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Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
For American small businesses, tariffs stall growth, limit our global reach, and impact the entire value chain, from grain to glass.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Fluoride also is found naturally in some groundwater, some plants, and crops such as spinach, tea leaves, some grains, saltwater fish and shellfish, says Sandip Sachar, DDS, a Manhattan dentist at Sachar Dental and committee member of the New York Dental Society.
—Sherri Gordon, Clc, Parents, 11 Apr. 2025
With matching natural wood grain and white plush fabric, this set of two lounge chairs is a perfect match for the rest of the Astrid outdoor furniture set.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grain
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Now the Mediterranean-style digs high above Malibu Canyon have popped up for sale, asking a speck under $13 million.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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You cant be expected to clean every speck of dust in every nook and cranny.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
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As seen on the broadcast and in videos uploaded to X, Curry, 37, known for his cool temper on the court, was seen intensely exchanging words with Rockets head coach, Ime Udoka.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Zahra said Mary slowly opened up about her troubles with Nathan, his paranoia, his temper.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Made from 100 percent Donegal merino wool, the Finisterre Farne Women’s Crew Neck Knit Sweater comes in a choice of shades, all with subtle flecks of contrasting color.—
Jessica Macdonald,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Mar. 2025
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Normally, landing a star of Dončić’s caliber at such a young age would take every fleck of gold in the safe.—
C. Clark, M. Vorkunov and F. Katz,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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Åberg’s management team wanted to find the perfect caddie — experienced, with the right temperament — to pair with its client, an uber-talented rookie learning how to be a pro.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Lago, the incumbent mayor who prides himself on his responsiveness to residents and sustainability initiatives, has faced scrutiny for his temperament, as well as his former ties to a controversial developer.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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The particles of baking soda are so small, they can get caught in the components and clog the vacuum.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2025
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It is recognized as the world’s most productive region for generating fine dust particles.—
Christophe Lavaysse,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Who lives and who dies depends on a slew of variable factors: Where they are tried, how skillful their attorneys are, the whims of prosecutors, quirks in the law, the dispositions of judges and jurors, and what victims want.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
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They would otherwise be returned to the family of the deceased person for final disposition.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
19 Mar. 2025
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With about 100 vendors, there is a little bit of everything here, from jewelry to pickles and hot sauce to collectible items like coins and comic books.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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Channel that instinct and do a little bit of self-interrogation.—
Shannon Carpenter,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
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But the pooch's positive attitude and adaptability to his wheelchair changed everything.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Shahed drones in our skies reveal Putin’s true attitude toward Easter and toward human life.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Grain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grain. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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