as in particle
a very small piece
is there one granule of truth in that statement?
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Recent Examples of granule
Conventional fertilizers are typically applied to the soil as either a liquid, powder, or granules.
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2025
Then apply pre-emergent herbicide granules the first week of September to prevent germination of next year’s crop.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2025
Thanks to its black carbon Odor Shield granules, this odor-locking cat litter delivers active odor control to help create a pleasant litter box environment.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Much like the worcestershire sauce hiding out in this banana bread recipe makes the fruit taste even more banana-like, the vanilla extract and instant coffee granules turn up the volume on the chocolate flavor.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2025
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2025
Then apply pre-emergent herbicide granules the first week of September to prevent germination of next year’s crop.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2025
Thanks to its black carbon Odor Shield granules, this odor-locking cat litter delivers active odor control to help create a pleasant litter box environment.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Much like the worcestershire sauce hiding out in this banana bread recipe makes the fruit taste even more banana-like, the vanilla extract and instant coffee granules turn up the volume on the chocolate flavor.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for granule
Noun
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This approach has proved enormously successful, explaining everything from the behavior of subatomic particles to the evolution of the entire universe.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
23 May 2025
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Since higher concentrations of aerosol particles creates clouds that are more reflective of the sun’s rays, the strength of an area’s aerosol particle sources matters.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
22 May 2025
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The whole process is more NASA than NASCAR in that there’s not a speck of grease or oil on the bright, white vinyl flooring and everybody’s hands are clean.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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Or a percentage of a fraction of a risk — better lock him up, than risk a speck of backlash.—
David Katz,
IndieWire,
15 May 2025
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Each shot is a singular moment in time, and plates are sometimes imbued with not just the emotional weight of the image but also flecks of dust kicked up by passing dump trucks full of debris.—
Marah Eakin,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Then, a volunteer lit the pyre, and flecks of ashes swirled in the air.—
Sui-Lee Wee,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Instead, try drinking sparkling water and eating more fish and whole grains.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Such a fund holds derivatives tied to the prices of a basket of physical assets—crude oil, natural gas, precious metals, base metals, grains, livestock.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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The immune system responds by releasing molecules called pyrogens, which induce fever.—
Harry Bernheim,
The Conversation,
23 May 2025
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He’s enlisted a graduate student from the Sorbonne in Paris to analyze the aromatic molecules in vanilla grown in different French territories—in Réunion, New Caledonia, Tahiti and Guadeloupe in the Caribbean.—
Jay Cheshes,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 May 2025
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There's a fascinating set of new patches Chinese officials released for a series of launches with top-secret satellites over the last two months, Ars reports.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
23 May 2025
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This signals the end of a seriously rough patch for KTM, which was on the brink of collapse for a while.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
23 May 2025
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Don't load it up with more than 8 pounds of gear though, and avoid anything with pointy bits, as there's no padding here.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
25 May 2025
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Still, by the end of the film, the two finally reconcile their differences with a handshake, probably largely thanks to that whole bit about Ethan successfully saving the world... again.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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The tender cake trades butter for the Mediterranean staple, resulting in a moist crumb with a golden hue.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
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Each of the women share their take on fan favorites like oreos, pear and cardamom cake, raspberry crumb bars and orange, white chocolate no-churn ice cream and more.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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“Granule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granule. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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