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as in specks
a very small piece
just give me a grain of information about what to expect on the program
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as in temperaments
one's characteristic attitude or mood
cheating, even on my income taxes, goes against my grain
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Recent Examples of grains
Oats and quinoa are both nutrient-dense, heart-healthy whole grains.
—
Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2026
Fiber is mainly found in legumes, like beans, as well as in fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
—Virginia Willis, AJC.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Some described it as an inverted food pyramid of the early 90s, which encouraged the consumption of grains while limiting oils and fats.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
The old food pyramid adopted in 1992 placed the most emphasis on grains, including bread, cereal, rice and pasta.
—Beth Reese Cravey, Florida Times-Union, 7 Feb. 2026
Aim for a healthy balance of vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains.
—Amy J. Sheer, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
Gliebus recommends getting regular physical activity (aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate activity per week) to enhance blood flow to the brain and a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats to support brain health.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 28 Jan. 2025
But alcohol is an ancient and natural beverage, made by fermenting grains, fruits, or vegetables—all of which are part of a balanced diet in their original forms.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 28 Jan. 2025
Pairing seitan with nutrient-dense, low-sodium foods like vegetables, grains, and legumes can help create a balanced meal.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 28 Jan. 2025
Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2026
Fiber is mainly found in legumes, like beans, as well as in fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
—Virginia Willis, AJC.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Some described it as an inverted food pyramid of the early 90s, which encouraged the consumption of grains while limiting oils and fats.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
The old food pyramid adopted in 1992 placed the most emphasis on grains, including bread, cereal, rice and pasta.
—Beth Reese Cravey, Florida Times-Union, 7 Feb. 2026
Aim for a healthy balance of vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains.
—Amy J. Sheer, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
Gliebus recommends getting regular physical activity (aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate activity per week) to enhance blood flow to the brain and a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats to support brain health.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 28 Jan. 2025
But alcohol is an ancient and natural beverage, made by fermenting grains, fruits, or vegetables—all of which are part of a balanced diet in their original forms.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 28 Jan. 2025
Pairing seitan with nutrient-dense, low-sodium foods like vegetables, grains, and legumes can help create a balanced meal.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 28 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grains
Noun
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Tiny beads of blood had seeped out and dried into tiny specks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Feb. 2026
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Also known as sunspots, solar lentigines, or liver spots, age spots are additional specks and bits of pigment caused by excessive sun exposure.—
Essence,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This year, the most piquant examples of the mad mother arrived in dramas of various hues and temperaments.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2025
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The two men’s temperaments are very different.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
8 Dec. 2025
Noun
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That leads to high temperatures, which create a glowing protostar due to the rapid (kinetic) motion of the internal gas particles, and eventually, after a few tens of millions of years, the core temperatures rise high enough (above 4 million K or so) that nuclear fusion of hydrogen begins.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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The findings open a novel way to probe how quarks become bound into protons, neutrons, and other particles.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Even for those spared personal catastrophe, the broader atmosphere has been wearying; institutions strained, norms eroded, tempers short.—
Phillip Halpern,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
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There was a febrile atmosphere in Caracas that winter, with long lines of cars waiting for gas snarling city streets and raising tempers, while the constant prospect of violence hung over the daily demonstrations.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As Dracula, Jones is giddy and joyous with flecks of depravity bursting through as the plot expands to include his ethereal bond with Harker’s fiancée, Mina Murray (also Bleu).—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 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
Noun
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The title is a reflection of the brave women who work to solve the mystery—all while maintaining their classy and cordial dispositions.—
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Celtics pounded the paint with Neemias Queta and Luka Garza, a pair of bruising bigs who also can force the issue from 3-point range despite their lumbering dispositions.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There are several bits about comedy that haven’t aged well — references to Bill Cosby and Russell Peters, and there’s a scene from The Hangover.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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This brought back family gossip and hesitant bits of information about my mother’s beloved grandfather, my maternal great-grandfather.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But over time as social norms changed, so did attitudes toward assertive female Horses.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Generation Alpha, approximately 2012 to 2024 — a sprawling group of people with unique media habits and diverse attitudes on where sports fit into their lives.—
Jay Cohen,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Grains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grains. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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