as in particle
a very small piece
not a molecule of sense in that girl
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Recent Examples of molecule
Small-molecule drugs, such as Foundayo, are designed to absorb more consistently and come with fewer fasting restrictions.
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Jay Sparks, USA Today, 6 May 2026
That earlier work found reduced levels of bacteria that produce short-chain fatty acids — molecules that help maintain the gut lining and tamp down inflammation — and a higher relative abundance of bacterial groups tied to inflammatory activity.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
These molecules interact with blood vessels and nerves to trigger the symptoms that allergy sufferers know all too well.
—Levi Keller, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
This enzyme cleaves the ester bonds in the neuronal portion of the back retina—the retinal pigment epithelium— to create a usable form of vitamin A, a molecule called 11-cis-retinal.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 4 May 2026
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Jay Sparks, USA Today, 6 May 2026
That earlier work found reduced levels of bacteria that produce short-chain fatty acids — molecules that help maintain the gut lining and tamp down inflammation — and a higher relative abundance of bacterial groups tied to inflammatory activity.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
These molecules interact with blood vessels and nerves to trigger the symptoms that allergy sufferers know all too well.
—Levi Keller, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
This enzyme cleaves the ester bonds in the neuronal portion of the back retina—the retinal pigment epithelium— to create a usable form of vitamin A, a molecule called 11-cis-retinal.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for molecule
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The fundamental constants that determine the masses, charges, and interaction strengths between particles are universal as well.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 May 2026
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People usually contract the virus only after coming in contact with airborne particles from rodent droppings, urine or saliva.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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From the summit of Monte Gambarogno, the towns hugging the shore of Lake Maggiore appear as tiny specks, dwarfed by the snowcapped southern Alps to the north.—
Lisa Kadane,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2026
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The only public image of the attacker — or attackers — appears as a speck in a short, grainy clip of the explosion.—
Thad Moore,
AJC.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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As plants use rainwater to grow, their leaves pick up the rain’s characteristic ratio of hydrogen isotopes—atoms with the same number of protons and different numbers of neutrons.—
Hannah Richter,
Scientific American,
7 May 2026
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Researchers from Cleveland Clinic, RIKEN, and IBM have carried out the largest quantum-classical chemistry simulation to date, modeling protein-ligand systems with more than 12,000 atoms.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
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Ridden by Jose Ortiz, Always a Runner made a move around the final turn and needed every bit of the stretch to pass Bob Baffert’s Explora and and Michael McCarthy’s Meaning before the finish line of the 1 1/8-mile race.—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Jackson and other experts detail why apple cores and other food waste are harmful, and why the best way to protect our natural habitats is not to throw anything out, even the seemingly harmless bits.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
2 May 2026
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Then, find a patch of sky roughly 40 degrees away from this location in the direction of your local zenith (which is the point above your head).—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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Injuries being such a major plotline has made this season feel like a bit of a slog, but there have been some fun patches to enjoy.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Some bathrooms have been updated with a walk-in shower, while others (including my room) have a shower-tub combo in starlight marble, which has flecks of shiny stone that seem to sparkle, but are slightly uncomfortable to climb into and out of.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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Its design, crafted by Russell Sage Studio, is meant to be an on-the-nose reflection of the distillery's famed product, with bronzy walls the color of its single malt, and a ceiling painted to look like barley, reflecting the morning dew with flecks of gold throughout.—
Alessandra Amodio,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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Crafted from top-grain Italian leather with a cotton lining and protective metal feet, it’s built to handle daily use and the occasional coffee spill.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2026
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Brown rice is a popular whole-grain option for its rich, nutty flavor, versatility in recipes, and myriad health benefits.—
Christina Manian,
Health,
1 May 2026
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In the five-minute work, Pau employs snippets lifted from government newsreels, most notably footage of a swimming contest held at Victoria Harbor in the 1960s showing throngs of Hong Kong citizens launching themselves into the ocean and paddling enthusiastically.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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In a humorous video posted Thursday on his Instagram account, Banksy showed snippets of how the sculpture was put up in the dead of night.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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“Molecule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/molecule. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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