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
Yuen recommends paying attention to environmental factors like pollen or air quality to avoid exposure to unwanted particles.
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Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2025
If a major volcanic eruption has injected particles into the stratosphere during the previous couple of years, the eclipse is very dark.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 9 Mar. 2025
From there, these small particles of plastic are washed into waterways and transported to the ocean, where they are then shot into the air.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 7 Mar. 2025
But in space, especially beyond Earth’s orbit, astronauts are more exposed to these particles, which can damage DNA, increase cancer risk, and accelerate cellular aging.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 1 Mar. 2025
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Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2025
If a major volcanic eruption has injected particles into the stratosphere during the previous couple of years, the eclipse is very dark.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 9 Mar. 2025
From there, these small particles of plastic are washed into waterways and transported to the ocean, where they are then shot into the air.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 7 Mar. 2025
But in space, especially beyond Earth’s orbit, astronauts are more exposed to these particles, which can damage DNA, increase cancer risk, and accelerate cellular aging.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for particle
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The ten breweries that produced the highest number of brews at a state or national level include some legendary names plus a good sprinkling of newer craft brewers making some incredible beers.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Fey and Jost weren’t part of the McNally crowd, which included a sprinkling of SNL alumni among a more serious bunch probably best characterized by its collective mmm-ing at a Henry James reference.—
Paula Aceves,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2025
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This obviously means piece of peach or speck of fish or smear of hotness — but in French, therefore classy.—
Heather Havrilesky,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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The moon appears incredibly large in the foreground of the image since it is located much closer to Earth than Saturn, the sixth planet from the sun, which, by comparison, appears as nearly a speck behind the prominent natural satellite.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep. CNN — I’m captivated by my new personal health tracker, a Christmas gift from my husband.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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Here are some hints for today’s Quordle game, followed by the answers: What Are Today’s Quordle Hints?—
Kris Holt,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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And that whole bit about the Motaba virus liquefying organs just isn't a thing, according to Smith.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
14 Mar. 2025
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One bit of good news to report is that Senate Democrats plan to vote in favor of the House's Continuing Resolution (CR).—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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By locking Metcalf into a five-year, $150 million contract, the Steelers have made their biggest splash at wideout, where their track record of drafting and developing the position has hit a valley in recent years (except George Pickens).—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Slam Dunk At Pier 5 at Bayside Marketplace in Miami, this is a winning mix of Don Q Cristal rum, Triple Sec, fresh lime, orange juice, and mint, topped with a bubbly splash of Starry.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Tips and Tricks: During this event, the moon will begin to travel in front of the Pleiades stars around 11 P.M. Eastern Time, concealing several of the blueish flecks as the night goes on.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside Online,
13 Feb. 2025
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Once the snowmelt begins and flecks of greenery emerge from the powder, many skiers assume the party’s over.—
Miles Howard,
AFAR Media,
6 Feb. 2025
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When former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested Tuesday and flown to the International Criminal Court at The Hague, his most prominent critic felt a glimmer of hope.—
Erika Page,
The Christian Science Monitor,
14 Mar. 2025
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But there are glimmers of hope, thanks to entrepreneurs like Kris Engskov.—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Not a single molecule of carbon dioxide is released during the process.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
13 Mar. 2025
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Oxidative stress is an imbalance in the body of unstable molecules called free radicals and antioxidants.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Particle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particle. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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