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
Ionized atoms ejected from a dying star form the bright swirling clouds of this planetary nebula.
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Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 15 Apr. 2025
This separation of the positive and negative charge makes Rydberg atoms especially sensitive to electric fields.
—Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
This is when the first stars began to shine and their light caused neutral atoms to become ionized.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
In many cases, physicists can calculate the spectral gap for a specific atom or material.
—Charlie Wood, Wired News, 6 Apr. 2025
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Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 15 Apr. 2025
This separation of the positive and negative charge makes Rydberg atoms especially sensitive to electric fields.
—Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
This is when the first stars began to shine and their light caused neutral atoms to become ionized.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
In many cases, physicists can calculate the spectral gap for a specific atom or material.
—Charlie Wood, Wired News, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for atom
Noun
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It is recognized as the world’s most productive region for generating fine dust particles.—
Christophe Lavaysse,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Apr. 2025
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The particles of baking soda are so small, they can get caught in the components and clog the vacuum.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2025
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With five stores and a small online presence, Whim is just a speck in the vast retail universe.—
Ken Belson,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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Having very high levels of fluoride can result in some erosion of tooth enamel, which can predispose people to tooth staining and can cause little white specks on the teeth, says Oller.—
Sherri Gordon, CLC,
Parents,
11 Apr. 2025
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Because cannabis plants only produce a small amount of Delta 8, most Delta 8 products contain a synthesized form of the cannabinoid, which is made by rearranging the molecules of CBD (cannabidiol), according to Leafwell.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Starlight filtered through its atmosphere, carrying the fingerprints of atmospheric molecules to the telescope.—
Daniel Apai,
The Conversation,
18 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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With about 100 vendors, there is a little bit of everything here, from jewelry to pickles and hot sauce to collectible items like coins and comic books.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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Perugini: Tell me a little bit about your whiskey journey.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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For Nara Smith, spending nights researching eczema meant cutting out grains, dairy, and sugar, and leaning further into her world-famous naturopathic remedies.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
21 Apr. 2025
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After writing a viral blogpost about the ingredients found in a Chick-fil-A sandwich including food coloring, MSG and refined grains, the company invited Hari to their headquarters to discuss her concerns.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Her flare-ups have left behind patches of hyperpigmentation where her skin is noticeably darker and ashy.—
Sierra Leone Starks,
Allure,
18 Apr. 2025
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The final patch for Baldur’s Gate 3 drops on April 15, but why?—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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To pass the time until the encore, the screens displayed snippets of songs for the crowd to sing along.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The doc blends snippets of each teen’s personal lives with their individual preparation for 2024 NSDA Nationals.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Atom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atom. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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