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
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have retired and Djokovic’s sand timer is running out of grain.
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Tim Ellis, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Its 14-bit raw DNG images provide the most leeway to edit color and exposure in the lower register (ISO 100-3200), as well as the least amount of luminance noise, the digital version of film grain.
—PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025
The statement also spoke on the sector's role in purchasing 2.8 billion pounds of grains from American farmers.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Whole Grains Whole grains are rich in fiber and may reduce asthma symptoms.
—Daniel More, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2025
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Tim Ellis, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Its 14-bit raw DNG images provide the most leeway to edit color and exposure in the lower register (ISO 100-3200), as well as the least amount of luminance noise, the digital version of film grain.
—PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025
The statement also spoke on the sector's role in purchasing 2.8 billion pounds of grains from American farmers.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Whole Grains Whole grains are rich in fiber and may reduce asthma symptoms.
—Daniel More, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for grain
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grain
Noun
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There’s not a speck of iceberg lettuce or a sticky Heinz bottle in sight.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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This is where the creek empties, where the speck spook in the eelgrass.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Sometimes passion bleeds into anger, and Hurley can’t always control his temper.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2025
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Next, it’s presumed, comes adulthood, and then death, and then resurrection via blobs of data with four tempers.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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Tips and Tricks: During this event, the moon will begin to travel in front of the Pleiades stars around 11 P.M. Eastern Time, concealing several of the blueish flecks as the night goes on.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside Online,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The sleek silhouette of the shoe echoes the overall temperament of the season–quiet strength, sensuality, and effortless sophistication.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The film plays up his Captain as its own distinct hero, a Captain America with no super serum but better gear, a different temperament and a different style of fighting.—
Maya Phillips,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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That’s due to high energy particles spiraling in the galactic magnetic field and emitting enormous amounts of radiation, Hibbard says.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Vacuum energy describes the density of particles popping in and out of existence.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Even the departure of Julian Alvarez to Atletico Madrid did little to dim sunny dispositions in the blue half of Manchester, not least as his sale brought in world football’s biggest fee of the window — £64m ($83m), potentially rising to £81m.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
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Per the Association bylaws, there are limitations on the board’s powers in the acquisition of real property or for the sale, mortgage or other disposition of any real property.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Because one commissioner is chomping at the bit to raise the current 25-foot building height limit there.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2025
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That's a lot of money up front for a little bit of oil.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
26 Mar. 2025
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Researchers investigating why people are reluctant to be vaccinated and how they could be persuaded to change their attitudes have recently been informed that their funding is being terminated.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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On one hand the Buckeyes have a veteran head coach known for her intense and competitive attitude.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Grain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grain. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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