as in to grind
to reduce to fine particles
you have to powder the antibiotic tablet and mix it with food
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Recent Examples of powder
Shawn Tully, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2024
Diana Ross lashes, circular blush, powdered under eyes, and a dark, glossed lip.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 16 Sep. 2024
Peter Burke, Fox News, 29 Jan. 2025
Matcha powder Matcha is a natural medicinal drink that has anti-cancer properties, and can improve your blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
—Michiko Tomioka, Contributor, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2025
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Verb
That time, the company says, could be used to for a wide variety of purposes, including meals, a phone call, a nature walk or…well, powdering your nose.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2024
Diana Ross lashes, circular blush, powdered under eyes, and a dark, glossed lip.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 16 Sep. 2024
Noun
While that cooks, also brown your ground beef, adding garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
—Peter Burke, Fox News, 29 Jan. 2025
Matcha powder Matcha is a natural medicinal drink that has anti-cancer properties, and can improve your blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
—Michiko Tomioka, Contributor, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powder
Verb
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Police allege that Murthy spent eight hours destroying evidence, including grinding her bones into powder and flushing some remains, while keeping others in the house for later disposal.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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The latter caused film and television production to grind to a virtual halt, which has since caused a contraction in the entertainment industry across all segments, from executives and creatives to third-party vendors like catering and pr firms and — ahem — news media covering the industry.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The treat is then topped with vanilla cream and more chocolate cookie pieces.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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Like our favorite eye creams, many of these top picks are spiked with skin-loving ingredients such as glycerin, cica, arnica, and licorice root extract to boost hydration and promote even skin tone.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
30 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Rounds of brutal cold have pounded the eastern half of the US all winter.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN,
2 Feb. 2025
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Northern California began being pounded by a series of storms Friday that are expected to bring considerable amounts of snow and rain for at least a week — a key boost to improve the state’s water outlook.—
Paul Rogers,
The Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2025
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After the Trump administration's additional 10% levy on Chinese imports took effect Tuesday, China announced a 15% tariff on U.S. coal and liquified natural gas, along with a 10% tariff on crude oil, agricultural machinery and some cars, that is set to kick in Feb. 10.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2025
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As for the trade deficit, much of it is accounted for by energy products, particularly crude oil and natural gas, which Canada exports to the United States in large quantities.—
John Cassidy,
The New Yorker,
4 Feb. 2025
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Just this Sunday, President Donald Trump slapped a crushing 25 percent 'emergency tariff' on Colombia for blocking deportation flights.—
Isabel Schatzschneideris,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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But at the last minute, Israeli authorities delayed the mission, Jordanian authorities tell CNN – a crushing surprise for her family and doctors.—
Jomana Karadsheh,
CNN,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Stewart posed in nude lipstick for a new MAC Cosmetics campaign and gave PEOPLE tips on how to take the perfect cheeky photos Comments All eyes are on Martha Stewart.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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After decades of wearing one particular lip color, her go-to lipstick has become her signature shade.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Outside, firefighters and National Guard troops mill about the wide concourse where, less than three weeks ago, more than 90,000 football fans gathered.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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The killer was waiting by a noodle stand on Tuesday afternoon, on a busy street in Bangkok, with foreign backpackers milling around.—
Hannah Beech,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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Thank You Farmer's Sun Project Water Sun Cream feels like a lightweight lotion and is infused with similar ingredients, like moisturizing glycerin, vitamin E, and niacinamide.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
23 Jan. 2025
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Some nail varnishes, body lotion not both bombs, nice sweets.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Powder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powder. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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