1
as in speck
a very small piece
just give me a grain of information about what to expect on the program
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2
as in temper
one's characteristic attitude or mood
cheating, even on my income taxes, goes against my grain
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Recent Examples of grain
Cooking whole grains in milk can help round out the protein content and make breakfast more filling.
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Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
For the men’s Match sneaker range it will be offered in Orange full-grain leather, Mallow suede and Brown synthetic canvas with nubuck overlays.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 5 Feb. 2026
Aim for a healthy balance of vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains.
—Amy J. Sheer, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
Whole Grains Swapping refined grains, like white bread and white pasta, for whole grains is an easy way to reduce your risk of heart disease.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 Feb. 2026
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Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
For the men’s Match sneaker range it will be offered in Orange full-grain leather, Mallow suede and Brown synthetic canvas with nubuck overlays.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 5 Feb. 2026
Aim for a healthy balance of vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains.
—Amy J. Sheer, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
Whole Grains Swapping refined grains, like white bread and white pasta, for whole grains is an easy way to reduce your risk of heart disease.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grain
Noun
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Here indeed was a dense speck of wilderness under preserve.—
John Bowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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According to the National Weather Service, when a water droplet in a freezing atmosphere comes into contact with a nucleus, like a speck of dust or pollen, an ice crystal is formed.—
Ray Petelin,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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By all accounts, Silvia had a temper, but Guojun, who liked to drink, was particularly volatile.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Lost your temper because a child won’t put on their shoes?—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Editors could immediately tell that this wasn't your typical tortilla chip, noting the pale color and dark flecks of chia seed.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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But right now, nearly every fleck of AI folly that’s risen to the top has been utter dreck.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
28 Jan. 2026
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Shields’ job is to take this group of individuals and shape them into a single organism with its own character and temperament.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Feb. 2026
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The prickly exchange went viral and prompted bipartisan criticism and questioning of her temperament.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Feb. 2026
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The numbers have been slowly ticking up for over a year – a rare bit of good news for a government that has spent billions of dollars for more than a decade encouraging people to do just that.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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What & Why Rhode Island digs into this curious bit of beach trivia.—
Kathleen Hill,
The Providence Journal,
7 Feb. 2026
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Internal affairs investigations are sent to the police chief for final disposition.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
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Quenneville, who is in his first year with the Ducks, praised LaCombe’s disposition and saw his mild manner matter-of-factly, expressing confidence in his ability to handle the bright lights of the Olympic stage.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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With fewer large particles to scatter light indiscriminately, the colors that reach your eyes can appear richer.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Our skies will turn hazy with all the dust particles in the air.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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The experience informed his attitude toward the Oklahoma Insurance Department, with which Coppermark has had a long and litigious relationship.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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That attitude gives Megan relief.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Grain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grain. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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