as in particle
a very small piece
is there one granule of truth in that statement?
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Recent Examples of granule
The foam, rubber and textile granules are then sold to manufacturers to be made back into items such as shoe parts, yoga mats, or flooring for playgrounds and outdoor sports centers.
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Aj Willingham, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
These are usually granules that are watered into the soil.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024
When the muscles are relaxed, the pigment sacs shrink to nearly invisible specks and the octopus appears to be white, but when the muscles contract, the sacs expand, spreading pigment granules across a small area of the skin and revealing the color.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
The clean granules stay in the main area, and the dirty clumps fall into a hidden bin below.
—Emily Dreibelbis Forlini, PCMAG, 26 Nov. 2024
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Aj Willingham, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
These are usually granules that are watered into the soil.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024
When the muscles are relaxed, the pigment sacs shrink to nearly invisible specks and the octopus appears to be white, but when the muscles contract, the sacs expand, spreading pigment granules across a small area of the skin and revealing the color.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
The clean granules stay in the main area, and the dirty clumps fall into a hidden bin below.
—Emily Dreibelbis Forlini, PCMAG, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for granule
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
Noun
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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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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
Noun
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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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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
Noun
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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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Katy Perry, Gayle King and Lauren Sánchez Go to Space and Back in Historic All-Female Blue Origin Flight While in orbit, Bowe held up a Bahamas patch, a tribute to her family.—
Brian Brant,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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The Calphalon countertop oven includes a crumb tray, a wire rack, a nonstick baking pan, and a 12-inch pizza pan.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
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These cosmic crumbs streak through the solar system and can, eventually, fall to Earth.—
Patrick M. Shober,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Granule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granule. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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