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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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
Rye Rye has more fiber than many other grains and is mostly made up of arabinoxylan, a type of soluble fiber.
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Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
2 July 2026
Now, more than ever, airtight storage is essential—grains and flours readily absorb moisture and odors from surrounding foods, which will compromise both flavor and baking performance.
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Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
But Turkey's independent streak has also enabled it to play a mediating role, from brokering a deal to ship grain across the Black Sea between Ukraine and Russia in 2022 to supporting recent initiatives aimed at ending the war in Iran.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Then buff the steel with a dry cloth, wiping in the same direction as the metal's grain to bring back that gleam.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for grain
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
2 July 2026
Now, more than ever, airtight storage is essential—grains and flours readily absorb moisture and odors from surrounding foods, which will compromise both flavor and baking performance.
—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
But Turkey's independent streak has also enabled it to play a mediating role, from brokering a deal to ship grain across the Black Sea between Ukraine and Russia in 2022 to supporting recent initiatives aimed at ending the war in Iran.
—
ABC News,
1 July 2026
Then buff the steel with a dry cloth, wiping in the same direction as the metal's grain to bring back that gleam.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for grain
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grain
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Flash frames, scratches and specks of dust pop up randomly on the screen.
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Last night, England played its first game of the tournament—a rematch against Croatia, in Dallas—and the defensive prowess was a speck on the horizon; both sides scored twice in a breathless first half.
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Leo July 23 – August 22 When tempers meet quick words, choose kinder pacing.
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Meanwhile, Springfield Democrats shouldn’t be quaking in their shoes at this temper tantrum from their cronies in organized labor.
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Light streams through the frosted glass, catching flecks of dust.
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But flecks of green were visible throughout the stadium as Algeria fans made their presence known as well.
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The fastest way to narrow the field is Michigan State University’s chicken breed chart, which lays out climate tolerance, laying volume, temperament and size side by side.
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The significance of that first game back, Dylan Cease said, depends on the temperament of the player.
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That was the lone bit of positive news for the Royals (34-49) on Friday.
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Each member of the band had their moment to shine while the crowd danced on the soggy earth, not minding the conditions one bit.
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The fraught subject of the proper disposition of those human remains has taken on a new sensitivity — both for the prehistoric people’s Native American successors in Florida, and for the archaeologists and developers encountering them.
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That disposition compounded into the richest, most inventive society the world has ever seen.
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Axiom Materials will test how advanced materials perform against rain, hail, and airborne particles.
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Those particles may have been grinding in the joint, causing mechanical wear on the cobalt-chromium femoral head that released cobalt into the surrounding tissue and bloodstream.
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Rendon’s attitude and performance became so disappointing that the Angels effectively told him to stay away in 2026 and restructured the final year of his contract.
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The fans got their wish after a roller coaster of emotions as Team USA, down a man for the final 36 minutes after a Folarin Balogun red card, showed grit, poise and never-say-die attitude to hang on for a 2-0 win to advance to the Round of 16.
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“Grain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grain. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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