as in to grind
to reduce to fine particles
you have to powder the antibiotic tablet and mix it with food
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Recent Examples of powder
India Espy-Jones, Essence, 8 July 2024
During the segment, Kelce, 34, powdered Swift’s face and showed off a few dance moves while dressed in a top hat and tuxedo alongside her dancers.
—Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 2 July 2024
Carolyn Burt, Orange County Register, 31 Oct. 2024
In a medium bowl, stir together mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika.
—Kermilia White, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
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Beat by her long-time makeup artist Preston Meneses, Jackson’s classic matte base and powdered under eyes set the tone for the night.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 8 July 2024
During the segment, Kelce, 34, powdered Swift’s face and showed off a few dance moves while dressed in a top hat and tuxedo alongside her dancers.
—Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 2 July 2024
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On top of the foam is strawberry powder sprinkled on top with a 50th anniversary decor.
—Carolyn Burt, Orange County Register, 31 Oct. 2024
In a medium bowl, stir together mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika.
—Kermilia White, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
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Limestone and clay are ground up and fed into a very long rotating kiln heated to about 1,450C (2,640F).Lara Williams, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Routines ground us in the here and now and remind us of things within our control that do not have to change.Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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The available colorways—including a muted forest green, cream, and simple black—are understated yet stylish.Abigail Barronian, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Men's Grooming Kit Gift Set This four-piece gift includes a 4-ounce face wash, a 4-ounce beard and scruff cream, a 1.5-ounce beard oil, and a dry brush.Christina Shepherd McGuire, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
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Through the opening 10 minutes, the Pioneers were pounding on the door with two early corners and a shot from distance that sailed just over the crossbar.Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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In Lebanon's capital, Israeli planes pounded the southern suburb of Dahiyeh overnight and early Friday for the first time in four days, spreading panic after a rare lull.SALLY ABOU ALJOUD AND WAFAA SHURAFA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Republicans have used transmission as a bargaining chip to secure provisions requiring onshore and offshore oil and gas leasing.Daniel Moore, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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In oil markets, U.S. crude rose to $71.76 a barrel, while Brent crude climbed to $75.39, reflecting production delays announced by major oil producers, including Saudi Arabia.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Half an hour later and two blocks away, a third-grader named Cooper Stock was crossing West End Avenue at 97th Street (yes, yes, with the light and in the crosswalk), holding his father’s hand, when a cab driver whipped around the corner and crushed him to death.Justin Davidson, Curbed, 13 Nov. 2024
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The precisely contoured shell shape provides a very close fit through the instep, ankles, and heel, but with enough curvature to encompass—rather than crush—bony protrusions.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, Hedi Slimane used his film for the Celine fall 2024 collection to sneak in a lipstick launch.Jennifer Weil, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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Both cute and classy, this dress can be worn with a pair of tights and block heels for a day look or a pair of stilettos and some red lipstick for a fun, nightlife-ready outfit.Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
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Election workers milled inside the conference room — home to 13 tabulators set to count ballots.Madison Lammert, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
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The Aperol spritzes, however, were still flowing as a handful of collectors milled around the space, staring longingly into the cases.Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024
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The candles can be bought in 8-ounce or 16-ounce jars, and many scents also are found in stores and online in wax melts, hand and body lotions, and linen sprays.The Courier-Journal, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
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This magnesium body lotion from Neom, $41 at Nordstrom, is scented with notes of English lavender, sweet basil and jasmine and packs a big magnesium punch to relax you.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Powder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powder. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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