as in particle
a very small piece
is there one granule of truth in that statement?
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Recent Examples of granule
Garbage disposals can grind small pieces of food and granules; however, large, hard and fibrous foods will cause clogs and residue over time in the disposal.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
But humidity and moisture after the rain will result in ruptured pollen granules, resulting in pollen that is easier to carry on the wind and breathe in.
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Levi Keller,
The Conversation,
5 May 2026
Add some Mosquito Bits granules to keep mosquitoes from breeding in the water.
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Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
Once soil temperatures reach 55ºF, spread the granules evenly over your lawn and follow up with water to activate it.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for granule
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
But humidity and moisture after the rain will result in ruptured pollen granules, resulting in pollen that is easier to carry on the wind and breathe in.
—
Levi Keller,
The Conversation,
5 May 2026
Add some Mosquito Bits granules to keep mosquitoes from breeding in the water.
—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
Once soil temperatures reach 55ºF, spread the granules evenly over your lawn and follow up with water to activate it.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for granule
Recent Examples of Synonyms for granule
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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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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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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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That means Team Norway has still been getting lots of food like fruits, vegetables, grains and other meats from local American sources.
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Wrapped in red, white and blue, and with fine-grain sand wedged between his wriggling toes, Edward didn’t want the night to end.
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For the very first time, biologists packed nonliving components into a cell-like membrane, piece by piece, and witnessed the bag of molecules start to behave like life.
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The laws governing a molecule are not identical to the laws governing a cell, a mind, an organization or a civilization.
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The formula smooths wrinkles, reduces laugh lines, softens dry patches, and perks up the eye area to deliver plumper, firmer skin.
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Solarization Solarization is an effective method that uses the sun to kill large patches of Bermuda grass.
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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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But in her concentration, Porsha fumbled her words, which made the Faithfuls, who were desperate for a crumb of evidence so early in the game, suspicious of her sincerity.
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Scatter butter over top and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs, about 10 pulses.
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“Granule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granule. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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