as in root
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
the kernel of your argument seems to be the inevitability of human migration into space
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Recent Examples of kernel
Bacon, sunflower kernels, and raisins make a crunchy and flavorful side dish.
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Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 5 May 2026
To ensure the highest quality, the kernels are non-GMO, and the seasonings are made in small batches.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
The launch of the guacamole coincides with a brand refresh for Tostitos, whose packaging recently underwent a modernized redesign that features nods to corn kernels and cobs tucked into the graphics.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
According to the exploit’s disclosure page, a patch for Copy Fail was added to the mainline Linux kernel on April 1st.
—Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 1 May 2026
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Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 5 May 2026
To ensure the highest quality, the kernels are non-GMO, and the seasonings are made in small batches.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
The launch of the guacamole coincides with a brand refresh for Tostitos, whose packaging recently underwent a modernized redesign that features nods to corn kernels and cobs tucked into the graphics.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
According to the exploit’s disclosure page, a patch for Copy Fail was added to the mainline Linux kernel on April 1st.
—Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for kernel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kernel
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What is striking about this moment is that America is not merely acknowledging the Jewish roots of some of its values historically, but openly turning again to a distinctly Jewish practice as a possible source of wisdom for the present.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Many stayed, putting down roots that grew into multigenerational farming families who continue to shape the region’s dynamic food scene.—
Vivian Chung,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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Social engagement, community involvement, and faith in the structures that organize daily life are among the study’s core predictors of whether an older adult feels their life has meaning—and all of them depend, at least in part, on trust.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Creating pieces that make women feel comfortable and confident through every stage of motherhood has always been at the core of Bumpsuit.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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One which changes profoundly with the tilts and turn of the planet, yet its essence holds true.—
Nick Scott,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
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If this is on your mind, move forward, because time is of the essence.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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La Familia members typically bang drums and sing their hearts out from opening to closing whistle but decided to stay quiet and brought no flags or instruments to the stadium.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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For instance, imagine that the young man with a heart rhythm problem was temporarily unconsciousness, and so his medical team had to instead consult his proxy regarding placement of the pacemaker.—
Adam W. Gaffney,
STAT,
18 May 2026
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“Kernel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kernel. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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