as in particles
a very small piece
is there one granule of truth in that statement?
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Recent Examples of granules
Grits Don’t let those snowy little grit granules fool you—they aren’t meant to hang around for too long waiting for their moment in the sun.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
Over time, the granules will break down, and the plant absorbs the nutrients.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Jan. 2026
Nuzolvenc, developed through a public-private partnership, comes in granules that dissolve in water.
—Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
The medication is administered as granules that dissolve in water.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025
When heated to about 300 degrees Celsius in an oxygen-free environment, the material forms carbon-rich granules with high calorific value.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Nov. 2025
However, this difference is mainly because black salt crystals are larger, meaning fewer granules fit into a spoon.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 24 Sep. 2025
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
Over time, the granules will break down, and the plant absorbs the nutrients.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Jan. 2026
Nuzolvenc, developed through a public-private partnership, comes in granules that dissolve in water.
—Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
The medication is administered as granules that dissolve in water.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025
When heated to about 300 degrees Celsius in an oxygen-free environment, the material forms carbon-rich granules with high calorific value.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Nov. 2025
However, this difference is mainly because black salt crystals are larger, meaning fewer granules fit into a spoon.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for granules
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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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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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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
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Oats and quinoa are both nutrient-dense, heart-healthy whole grains.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
9 Feb. 2026
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Fiber is mainly found in legumes, like beans, as well as in fruits, vegetables and whole grains.—
Virginia Willis,
AJC.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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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
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Researchers analyzed the medical records of over 2,500 people with asthma by using metabolomics, a way to measure small molecules in the blood called metabolites.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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The molecules in an apple are described by quantum mechanics, and photons of light bouncing off the surface molecules get entangled with them.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
13 Feb. 2026
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Another pair was constructed with various patches of blanket and check fabrics.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
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Written and performed Kentucky natives Nick Jamerson and Kris Bentley, the this song is love note to Kentucky which paints a nostalgic picture of familiar landscapes like old barns, tobacco patches, and the specific, winding journey of the Kentucky Mountain Parkway.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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Cut with a floured 2 3/4- to 3-inch round or square cutter; re-form scraps as necessary to make six biscuits.—
Holly Riordan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2026
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This will help flush any loose food scraps down the disposal or into your strainer basket for easy removal.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Granules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granules. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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