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as in specks
a very small amount
there was not a particle of truth in what she said
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as in flecks
a very small piece
a particle of cookie fell on the carpet
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Recent Examples of particles
Only when its particles strike the sensors of these satellites, which orbit Earth about a million miles out, can NOAA's forecasters know the characteristics of a CME.
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Jamie Carter, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
But the tiny particles that make up the pollutants can also help form clouds.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
Strong winds may carry lighter particles greater distances.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Many tea bags contain small amounts of tiny plastic particles called microplastics.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
In 2021, the probe followed that up by becoming the first spacecraft to fly through the corona – sampling particles and magnetic fields there.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Quantum computing, which uses subatomic particles to solve problems far beyond the reach of traditional computers, took a leap forward in 2024.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Small fragments can cause laceration and punctures to digestive organs, such as the esophagus, stomach or intestines while metallic particles can become lodged in a person's throat and airways.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The origins of this controversy date back to 2020, when researchers working with the Antarctic Impulsive Transient Antenna (ANITA) experiment detected unusual behavior in neutrinos—tiny, nearly massless particles that rarely interact with matter.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Jamie Carter, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
But the tiny particles that make up the pollutants can also help form clouds.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
Strong winds may carry lighter particles greater distances.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Many tea bags contain small amounts of tiny plastic particles called microplastics.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
In 2021, the probe followed that up by becoming the first spacecraft to fly through the corona – sampling particles and magnetic fields there.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Quantum computing, which uses subatomic particles to solve problems far beyond the reach of traditional computers, took a leap forward in 2024.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Small fragments can cause laceration and punctures to digestive organs, such as the esophagus, stomach or intestines while metallic particles can become lodged in a person's throat and airways.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The origins of this controversy date back to 2020, when researchers working with the Antarctic Impulsive Transient Antenna (ANITA) experiment detected unusual behavior in neutrinos—tiny, nearly massless particles that rarely interact with matter.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for particles
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By analyzing fossil molecules in sediments deposited around 65 to 66 million years ago in the interior of the North American continent, the scientific team reconstructed air temperatures for the entire time period.David Bressan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The structure of these molecules changes depending on the temperature of the environment the bacteria once lived in.David Bressan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Showing exasperation with the players involved does little to inspire confidence in them, and communicates to supporters that a manager is thinking about their own brand as much as the side’s performance.Michael Cox, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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Kelce says the look of awe on a child’s face is really for the parents since the littles don’t really understand what is going on around them quite yet.Melissa Willets, Parents, 12 Dec. 2024
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The comet passed between the sun and Earth in late September and October, so light diffracted (bent around) by dust grains in the tail, which were concentrated in the direction of Earth.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Focus on magnesium-rich foods like leafy green vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds.Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
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Isotopes are atoms of the same element that have the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The same rule applies to the way atoms and molecules vibrate, so going back in time might completely disrupt the natural behavior of matter.Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
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Lively was criticized for her lighthearted interview snippets and cross-promotion of her new hair-care line because of the film’s serious, domestic violence storyline.Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Dec. 2024
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By incorporating contextual data—such as relevant log entries, code snippets, configuration details and environmental conditions—AI significantly reduces response time for technical teams.Koushik Sundar, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Rather, those little white or yellowish crumbs could be signs of a few different issues that deserve your attention, like dry skin craving moisture, for example, or an underlying condition leading to irritation or inflammation.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
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The area east of Dixie Highway is often granted its desires, and the northwest was given whatever crumbs were left — so disheartening and frustrating.Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Particles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particles. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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