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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So when both astronomers and the operators of the clocks notice that the atomic ticks are falling out of step with the rotation of the Earth, people take notice.
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Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 9 July 2025
Currently in production, the sci-fi comedy takes us back to 1962, in a world where radiation from atomic weapons testing has awakened an unlikely new species: mid-century furniture.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 July 2025
The United Nations atomic watchdog said its remaining inspectors in Iran have left the country, deepening the blackout over Tehran’s nuclear program just weeks after it was targeted by massive U.S. and Israeli airstrikes.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 5 July 2025
Here, atomic nuclei accelerate to half the speed of light, smash into a target and shatter into smithereens.
—Jenna Ahart, Quanta Magazine, 2 July 2025
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Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 9 July 2025
Currently in production, the sci-fi comedy takes us back to 1962, in a world where radiation from atomic weapons testing has awakened an unlikely new species: mid-century furniture.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 July 2025
The United Nations atomic watchdog said its remaining inspectors in Iran have left the country, deepening the blackout over Tehran’s nuclear program just weeks after it was targeted by massive U.S. and Israeli airstrikes.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 5 July 2025
Here, atomic nuclei accelerate to half the speed of light, smash into a target and shatter into smithereens.
—Jenna Ahart, Quanta Magazine, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for atomic
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One nautical mile west of Santorini, opposite the village of Oia and the caldera, lies the tiny island of Therasia, accessible via boat departing from Ammoudi Bay.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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The film community of Vancouver Island is tiny compared to the City of Vancouver’s Hollywood North hub.—
Jennie Punter,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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Rivera was even more unyielding than Tolle, posting a minuscule 0.96 ERA over 18.2 innings with his only runs allowed being a pair of solo homers.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
4 July 2025
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There is a minuscule chance the Browns would consider heading into the regular season with five total quarterbacks on their roster.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 July 2025
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There is also a miniature manmade ocean, as well as a mangrove wetland and a fog desert landscape.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
9 July 2025
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The idea is that miniature sets are cheaper to construct than real ones, and the Magicam process allows for special effects.—
Andrew Tobias,
Vulture,
7 July 2025
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The sharp microscopic pieces in DE cause abrasions in the soft bodies of chiggers and break down their protective exoskeleton.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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Hidden text in white font on white backgrounds, microscopic instructions that human reviewers would never see but AI systems would dutifully follow.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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“Atomic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atomic. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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