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as in specks
a very small piece
just give me a grain of information about what to expect on the program
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as in temperaments
one's characteristic attitude or mood
cheating, even on my income taxes, goes against my grain
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Recent Examples of grains
The comet passed between the sun and Earth in late September and October, so light diffracted (bent around) by dust grains in the tail, which were concentrated in the direction of Earth.
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Jamie Carter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Focus on magnesium-rich foods like leafy green vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
Sources of magnesium include whole grains, leafy greens, nuts, seeds, and legumes.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
Whole grains like wheat and oats as well as pseudograins like quinoa.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
Try grains like barley, brown rice, and quinoa.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
Rising temperatures and unpredictable rainfall affect the growth of essential grains like corn and barley, potentially leading to shortages and higher costs.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
However, making dietary changes like eating more whole grains and reducing salt intake can help prevent weight fluctuations.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
As these environmental changes affect the landscape and local wildlife, whiskey producers may need to adapt by sourcing grains from new regions or adjusting aging techniques to maintain product consistency.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Jamie Carter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Focus on magnesium-rich foods like leafy green vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
Sources of magnesium include whole grains, leafy greens, nuts, seeds, and legumes.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
Whole grains like wheat and oats as well as pseudograins like quinoa.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
Try grains like barley, brown rice, and quinoa.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
Rising temperatures and unpredictable rainfall affect the growth of essential grains like corn and barley, potentially leading to shortages and higher costs.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
However, making dietary changes like eating more whole grains and reducing salt intake can help prevent weight fluctuations.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
As these environmental changes affect the landscape and local wildlife, whiskey producers may need to adapt by sourcing grains from new regions or adjusting aging techniques to maintain product consistency.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grains
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Only when its particles strike the sensors of these satellites, which orbit Earth about a million miles out, can NOAA's forecasters know the characteristics of a CME.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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But the tiny particles that make up the pollutants can also help form clouds.Lauren Sommer, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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Beyond jolly attitudes among fund managers and other market participants, the phenomenon traces back to low trading volume and a lack of potentially harmful economic and earnings reports, though jolly attitudes among investors.Derek Saul, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Rising living costs in major cities, intense workplace demands and shifting attitudes among younger generations are frequently cited as factors behind the decline.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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By analyzing the composition of these molecules in the sediment layers deposited every year, the scientists were able to reconstruct a climate curve covering both the timing of the volcanic eruptions and the meteorite impact.David Bressan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The structure of these molecules changes depending on the temperature of the environment the bacteria once lived in.David Bressan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Isotopes are atoms of the same element that have the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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This interaction made the laser stable and suitable for experiments involving ultra-cold atoms and high-precision experiments.Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
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The area east of Dixie Highway is often granted its desires, and the northwest was given whatever crumbs were left — so disheartening and frustrating.Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
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Rather, those little white or yellowish crumbs could be signs of a few different issues that deserve your attention, like dry skin craving moisture, for example, or an underlying condition leading to irritation or inflammation.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Grains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grains. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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