as in tiny
very small in size
made atomic adjustments to the clock's mechanism to keep it from whirring as it ran
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Recent Examples of atomic
The microwave frequency is then tuned toward the atomic resonance frequency.
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
The densities in the innermost core are higher than in an atomic nucleus.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Talks come as tensions rise in the Mideast At risk is a possible American or Israeli military strike on Iran’s nuclear sites, or the Iranians following through on their threats to pursue an atomic weapon.
—Matthew Lee and Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
By mentioning a confrontation with the West and atomic weapons in the same interview, Shoigu has amplified the nuclear threat that has been hanging over the war for three years.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
The densities in the innermost core are higher than in an atomic nucleus.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Talks come as tensions rise in the Mideast At risk is a possible American or Israeli military strike on Iran’s nuclear sites, or the Iranians following through on their threats to pursue an atomic weapon.
—Matthew Lee and Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
By mentioning a confrontation with the West and atomic weapons in the same interview, Shoigu has amplified the nuclear threat that has been hanging over the war for three years.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for atomic
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In the video above, the user added a tiny fairy bridge over her faux water scene.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2025
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Several other drugs, including amantadine and apomorphine, can have similarly arousing effects, though none has worked in more than a tiny sliver of patients.—
Sarah Zhang,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2025
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That minuscule percentage made all the difference between the Bulls welcoming a generational talent and scouring the back end of the lottery for good value.—
Darnell Mayberry,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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Furthermore, some folks have preferred to stay in triple tax-free municipal bonds with minuscule yields, instead of shifting part of their portfolio into higher returning areas of the market.—
Jonathan I. Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Our set department had built a miniature version of then-ABC News anchor Peter Jennings’ desk, and the puppet workshop dressed Kermit in a smart newsy blue blazer.—
Bill Prady,
Variety,
3 May 2025
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Keeping with the monochromatic theme, Lizzo added cowboy boots and a miniature cowboy hat in the same pastel hue.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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The microscopic gene-editors zeroed in on one of Muldoon's mutations so tiny molecular scissors could perform a kind of genetic surgery — literally rewriting his genetic code to fix his defect.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
15 May 2025
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Babesiosis is caused by a microscopic parasite called Babesia microti, which lives in the blood of rodents like shrews, chipmunks and mice.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 May 2025
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“Atomic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atomic. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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