as in particle
a very small piece
give me just one atom of information about the novel's surprise ending
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Recent Examples of atom
If Capri were to split that stylish atom, Donatella could easily find backing for a new line.
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 21 Jan. 2025
Through a series of chemical reactions, the microbes were able to break down soluble compounds called nitrites, molecules made of one nitrogen and two oxygen atoms, to produce molecular oxygen in a process known as dismutation.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
Each atom acts like a mini magnet with a north pole that points up or down.
—Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 16 Jan. 2025
However, as the universe continued to cool, more neutral hydrogen atoms formed and began absorbing photons en masse.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 21 Jan. 2025
Through a series of chemical reactions, the microbes were able to break down soluble compounds called nitrites, molecules made of one nitrogen and two oxygen atoms, to produce molecular oxygen in a process known as dismutation.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
Each atom acts like a mini magnet with a north pole that points up or down.
—Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 16 Jan. 2025
However, as the universe continued to cool, more neutral hydrogen atoms formed and began absorbing photons en masse.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for atom
Noun
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At some point the classical simulation will just fail because bouncing balls will never be able to replicate the peculiar quantum mechanical laws obeyed by sub-atomic particles.—
Vineer Bhansali,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Both are abrasive particles with sharp edges that can irritate eyes, respiratory systems and skin.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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The floor was covered in paint specks, in the corner was a pile of old paint tubes and smocks.—
Karl Ove Knausgaard,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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Spiffy variations include spinach, mushrooms or speck.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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With these observations, the researchers identified the presence of carbon monoxide molecules as well as water vapor in the atmosphere of the exoplanet.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Jan. 2025
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Green Molecules Will Emerge as the Building Blocks of the Future In 2025, investments in green molecule production, including green hydrogen, methanol, ammonia, and synthetic fuels, will grow significantly, driven by policy support and private funding.—
Sarwant Singh,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Others less so: Tiny flecks of indium make the screen sensitive to the touch of a finger.—
Vince Beiser,
WIRED,
30 Nov. 2024
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And in the very center of the panel, in flat, dark country, in literal no man’s land, is a small, broken vertical line consisting of flecks of white paint.—
Teju Cole,
The New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2025
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The problem, of course, is that the bit itself is stuck in one gear.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
25 Jan. 2025
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With the best brush for curly hair in your arsenal, every part of your routine—from detangling to DIY blowouts—gets a little bit simpler.—
Erin Parker,
Allure,
25 Jan. 2025
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Each grain of sand is no doubt a very small piece of a specific mineral.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
25 Jan. 2025
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It's also bombarded by bits the size of a grain of sand or pebble daily.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Chiefs’ Harrison Butker went through a rough patch upon his return from minor (non-kicking) knee surgery, missing two field goals and an extra point in his final four games.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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It is embedded with patches and medals from the many trails the grandfather had trekked.—
Alina Hartounian,
NPR,
23 Jan. 2025
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On New Year's Eve 2024, the show posted a clip on its Instagram, featuring snippets of their early career days.—
Jackie Tempera,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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More context is given to their stories as the films show them with their families and coaches, offering a few snippets of joyful teenage lives with friends, siblings and romantic crushes.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Atom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atom. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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