1
as in sprinkling
a very small amount
there was not a particle of truth in what she said
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2
as in speck
a very small piece
a particle of cookie fell on the carpet
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Recent Examples of particle
Researchers are still trying to understand how people's health may be affected by ingesting the particles in and of themselves.
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2025
An average human inhales or ingests roughly 78,000 to 211,000 microplastic particles annually.
—Genia Naro MacIel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
Other research also lends evidence that wear and tear generates high levels of microplastic particles.
—Marta Zaraska, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2025
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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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2025
An average human inhales or ingests roughly 78,000 to 211,000 microplastic particles annually.
—Genia Naro MacIel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
Other research also lends evidence that wear and tear generates high levels of microplastic particles.
—Marta Zaraska, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for particle
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These tiny cakes are the perfect springtime treat full of tangy lemon flavor paired with a creamy citrus cream cheese frosting that cuts the tartness just enough, garnished with a sprinkling of bright lemon zest.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2025
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Follow Sowing Instructions To plant onion seeds, evenly scatter the seeds across the surface of pre-moistened seed-starting mix and then cover the seeds with a light sprinkling of the seed-starting mix.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2025
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Now the Mediterranean-style digs high above Malibu Canyon have popped up for sale, asking a speck under $13 million.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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You cant be expected to clean every speck of dust in every nook and cranny.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
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Looking for Thursday’s Wordle hints, clues and answer?—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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If that fails, DeepMind suggests intensive stress testing and monitoring to watch for any hint that an AI might be turning against us.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 2025
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Experiencing a little bit of stress now and again is perfectly normal.—
Ana Morales,
Vogue,
7 Apr. 2025
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Even passport wallets with a smaller design will still be a tiny bit larger than a traditional wallet, but most passport wallets are designed to fit into your front pocket for easy access.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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Skin tones appear accurate, and splashes of blues and oranges pop out nicely.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
1 Apr. 2025
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Stir-frying is a method of quickly searing and cooking bite-size pieces of protein and vegetables in a splash of oil over high heat.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Made from 100 percent Donegal merino wool, the Finisterre Farne Women’s Crew Neck Knit Sweater comes in a choice of shades, all with subtle flecks of contrasting color.—
Jessica Macdonald,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Mar. 2025
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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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Kevin Lamarque | Reuters A glimmer of hope lingers, however, largely borne from Trump’s tendency to oscillate between more lenient and punitive positions.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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Democrats saw a glimmer of hope after achieving a significant upset victory in a GOP-leaning state Senate race in Pennsylvania last week.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Apr. 2025
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New Horizons in Physics Prize Waseem Bakr, for the realization of quantum gas microscopes for atoms and molecules, providing a microscopic view on correlations and transport in strongly interacting quantum systems.—
Alex Cramer,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Apr. 2025
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Scientists have also developed a protocol that looks for certain sugar molecules in the blood.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Particle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particle. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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