as in particle
a very small piece
not a molecule of sense in that girl
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Recent Examples of molecule
Both once-daily pills promise convenience, but orforglipron is a small-molecule GLP-1 drug that can be taken without restrictions.
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ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Foundayo is a small molecule whereas Zepbound and Wegovy are peptides, which require more intensive manufacturing processes, a barrier Ricks thinks will hinder generic versions of Wegovy that have recently launched in some other countries, including India.
—Angelica Peebles,annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
This releases chlorine atoms — like a microscopic, demented Pac-Man, a single one can devour more than 100,000 ozone molecules.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
These supplements aim to boost levels of a molecule in the body called NAD+, which plays a key role in cellular energy production and metabolic health.
—Alex Vance, SELF, 31 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Foundayo is a small molecule whereas Zepbound and Wegovy are peptides, which require more intensive manufacturing processes, a barrier Ricks thinks will hinder generic versions of Wegovy that have recently launched in some other countries, including India.
—Angelica Peebles,annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
This releases chlorine atoms — like a microscopic, demented Pac-Man, a single one can devour more than 100,000 ozone molecules.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
These supplements aim to boost levels of a molecule in the body called NAD+, which plays a key role in cellular energy production and metabolic health.
—Alex Vance, SELF, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for molecule
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Dozens of amateur and professional photographers were invited to find beauty in the invisible world of force fields and subatomic particles, which blip into existence for fractions of a second and hold secrets about the origin and fate of the universe.—
Zack Savitsky,
Quanta Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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When the fungi were grown on wood chips or sawdust, the resulting spongy material could be pressed and baked into blocks and sheets resembling concrete, particle board, and plywood.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Keep an eye out for tiny brown or orange specks, especially around door edges, undercarriage and seams.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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A little speck on the metaphorical Southlake Carroll wall that’s been historically dominated by its eight-time state champion football program.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Fewer qubits, faster future The researchers tackled this problem using neutral atom systems, where atoms act as qubits and are arranged using laser beams known as optical tweezers.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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To look at the leftover glow from the Big Bang, at the spectrum of temperature fluctuations (and also at the polarization) imprinted when neutral atoms first formed and the Universe became transparent to radiation.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
1 Apr. 2026
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A little bit of that football mindset in the sense of you just got to go 1-0 that day.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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Hours and hours of rolling green hills and rice paddies passed by the windows, the pale pools amid the shoots flashing bits of sky.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Some lemur populations survive in forest patches so small that a single fire or logging operation could eliminate them entirely.—
Mireya Mayor,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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When stocks hit a rough patch, or economic uncertainty abounds, safe haven assets like gold or government bonds can provide investors with some protection.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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Berber carpet Berber is a type of loop pile carpet with flecks of color.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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Using x-ray fluorescence spectrometry, scholars determined that the ancient off-white fluid was composed of calcite, huntite, and miniscule flecks of yellow orpiment, a highly toxic sulfide of arsenic that Egyptians also used in medicine to treat syphilis and malaria.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
9 Mar. 2026
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Full-grain leather, soft wool, and refined tweed set the tone, while a floor-to-ceiling curtain ensures total privacy.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2026
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About 12% of the world’s trade typically passes through Suez, including oil, natural gas, grain and everything from toys to electronics.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Extensive research has shown that the snippet of mRNA enters cells but not the cell nucleus, where most of your genetic material is stored.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
27 Mar. 2026
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Although just a snippet of the saga ahead, the trailer has already got muggles talking.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Molecule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/molecule. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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