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as in specks
a very small amount
there was not a particle of truth in what she said
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as in flecks
a very small piece
a particle of cookie fell on the carpet
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Recent Examples of particles
Humans can breathe them in via particles in the air or ingest them through food and water.
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Erika Edwards, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
There are many potential triggers that can cause these symptoms, including particles in the air such as mold spores, dust, and certain chemicals.
—Lindsay Dodgson, SELF, 2 Apr. 2026
Dulude suggests loosening up the food particles on the microwave walls by placing a bowl of water inside with half a lemon and using a high setting to boil the water.
—Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Your Hair Gets Oily The accumulation of sebum, along with dirt, dead skin, and other particles, can lead to an oily appearance in the hair.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2026
The particles, which are less than five millimeters in size, cannot be fully removed by traditional water filtration methods, according to the World Health Organization.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Armed with artificial lights, Marco sat his sister at a desk across from a golden cryostat, which her colleagues use to freeze detectors to temperatures colder than the vacuum of space to hunt for subatomic particles zipping by.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
Eye protection keeps falling particles out of your eyes, especially when flushing with a hose.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Mitochondria are a major source of these particles and might use them to signal cellular health, says Mitrofanis.
—Lynne Peeples, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
Erika Edwards, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
There are many potential triggers that can cause these symptoms, including particles in the air such as mold spores, dust, and certain chemicals.
—Lindsay Dodgson, SELF, 2 Apr. 2026
Dulude suggests loosening up the food particles on the microwave walls by placing a bowl of water inside with half a lemon and using a high setting to boil the water.
—Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Your Hair Gets Oily The accumulation of sebum, along with dirt, dead skin, and other particles, can lead to an oily appearance in the hair.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2026
The particles, which are less than five millimeters in size, cannot be fully removed by traditional water filtration methods, according to the World Health Organization.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Armed with artificial lights, Marco sat his sister at a desk across from a golden cryostat, which her colleagues use to freeze detectors to temperatures colder than the vacuum of space to hunt for subatomic particles zipping by.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
Eye protection keeps falling particles out of your eyes, especially when flushing with a hose.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Mitochondria are a major source of these particles and might use them to signal cellular health, says Mitrofanis.
—Lynne Peeples, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for particles
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Keep an eye out for tiny brown or orange specks, especially around door edges, undercarriage, and seams.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Keep an eye out for tiny brown or orange specks, especially around door edges, undercarriage and seams.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Berber carpet Berber is a type of loop pile carpet with flecks of color.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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Using x-ray fluorescence spectrometry, scholars determined that the ancient off-white fluid was composed of calcite, huntite, and miniscule flecks of yellow orpiment, a highly toxic sulfide of arsenic that Egyptians also used in medicine to treat syphilis and malaria.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
9 Mar. 2026
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The dramatist’s mode is broader and brasher, calculated for the sweep of the stage rather than the close-up, with splashes of color and humor that can verge on camp.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
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Each one is about the size of a tennis ball, yellow in color with splashes of red, and covered in wart-like bumps, thus the name.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2026
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Loaded Mac fits its name with bacon bits, cheddar jack, blue cheese crumbles, green onions and sour cream.—
Lori Punko,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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During a May appointment, the mother reported finding bits of dog food in the child’s bowel movement.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Apr. 2026
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My grandmother’s version typically called just for the addition of generous sprinklings of Lawry’s garlic salt and black pepper—and that’s it.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
5 Dec. 2025
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The process causes a violent compression of air molecules that can heat the spacecraft’s exterior to more than 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit (2,760 degrees Celsius).—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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Even amputated mating arms behaved the same way, responding to progesterone but not to other molecules.—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
2 Apr. 2026
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Researchers are now exploring Greenland shark genetics for clues about aging, finding hints of enhanced DNA repair and cellular maintenance that could slow aging at a fundamental level.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Researchers exploring Greenland shark genetics have found hints of enhanced DNA repair and cellular maintenance that could slow aging at a fundamental level.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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In a wholesome video posted Friday (March 27) by Vogue, the boy band’s Jin, V and Jimin gather in a kitchen to prepare some janchi-guksu — a Korean noodle soup — and misugaru, a beverage made of powdered grains.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2026
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Constipation Increase your fiber intake with whole grains, raw fruits and vegetables, beans, nuts and seeds.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Particles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particles. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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