as in particle
a very small piece
is there one granule of truth in that statement?
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Recent Examples of granule
The clean granules stay in the main area, and the dirty clumps fall into a hidden bin below.
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Emily Dreibelbis Forlini, PCMAG, 26 Nov. 2024
These granules are small, dynamic patterns of bright and dark areas caused by convection which play a crucial role in transporting energy from the sun's interior to its surface.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
To make a healthful cup of instant coffee, consider these steps:
Measure the coffee granules: Most instant coffee brands recommend using 1 to 2 teaspoons of coffee granules per cup of hot water.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 15 Oct. 2024
The pink bar means particles as small as dust mites and fine sand, and the purple bar is particles as small as sugar granules.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2022
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Emily Dreibelbis Forlini, PCMAG, 26 Nov. 2024
These granules are small, dynamic patterns of bright and dark areas caused by convection which play a crucial role in transporting energy from the sun's interior to its surface.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
To make a healthful cup of instant coffee, consider these steps:
Measure the coffee granules: Most instant coffee brands recommend using 1 to 2 teaspoons of coffee granules per cup of hot water.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 15 Oct. 2024
The pink bar means particles as small as dust mites and fine sand, and the purple bar is particles as small as sugar granules.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for granule
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With 9 million residents, the county is the most populated in the United States, and those living along its beaches, on its inland coast and in several of its cities are under an air quality alert stemming from the particle pollution levels caused by fires.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Known as semi-Dirac fermions, particles with this bizarre behavior were first predicted 16 years ago.Michael Irving, New Atlas, 11 Dec. 2024
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There were also no visible specks of spices like the Shamrock nog.Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
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But a break in the case finally came in 2002 when the Contra Costa County forensic lab matched DNA in Kemp’s hair with the genetic makeup of a speck of blood found on one of Wiltsey’s fingernails.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2024
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The other side: But concerns over water fluoridation have included fluorosis, when growing teeth are exposed to too much fluoride and develop white flecks or spots, and reduced IQ in children.Kale Williams, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
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The authors also noted that adding fluoride to drinking water may increase the number of people with dental fluorosis, a mostly cosmetic condition that can leave the teeth with white flecks, spots, or lines.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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Eat a diet that emphasizes fruits and vegetables, grains, some protein and not too much fat.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Nutritious carbohydrates: Whole grains, starchy veggies (like sweet potatoes), low-glycemic fruits (such as berries or apples), and low-fat dairy support steady energy levels.Brandi Jones, MSN-Ed, Health, 14 Dec. 2024
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Allure has reported on the rising interest in exosomes—nanoparticles released by cells in the human body that carry various molecules and may send signals to skin cells to repair and regenerate—since 2022.Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 12 Dec. 2024
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These molecules stimulate hair and skin growth, regulate metabolism, boost bone health, and in some cases may even be anti-inflammatory.Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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These updates often include important security patches that protect against new vulnerabilities exploited by hackers.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024
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Thankfully, developer NetEase has been hard at work on improving the game, and the first major post-launch patch is now available.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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As on Android, the bulk of the app data is deleted to free up space, with key bits of information kept on your phone.David Nield, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
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This understandable bit of gamesmanship has unintended consequences.Nate Jones, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2024
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Bake in preheated oven until until wooden pick inserted in center comes out with some moist crumbs attached, about 35 minutes.Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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Or utilize the upholstery tool and crevice tool to suck up crumbs left behind in between couch cushions or under car seats.Maggie Horton, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Granule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granule. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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