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the central part or aspect of something under consideration
the kernel of your argument seems to be the inevitability of human migration into space
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Recent Examples of kernel
Today, the open source OS kernel known as Linux absolutely dominates the brawny server market—particularly for cloud computing and especially for supercomputers and AI infrastructure.
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Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2025
Popcorn kernels, with no toppings, contain several minerals important for canine nutrition, such as magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, fiber and vitamins.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Or order dishes from their blackboard menus—including prego do lombo, loin steak sandwich, or xerem de raia—skate with corn kernels.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
This sophomoric assessment of property taxes has a kernel of a good point — that a state or local government can eventually seize a home after a lengthy period of an owner’s tax delinquency.
—Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
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Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2025
Popcorn kernels, with no toppings, contain several minerals important for canine nutrition, such as magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, fiber and vitamins.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Or order dishes from their blackboard menus—including prego do lombo, loin steak sandwich, or xerem de raia—skate with corn kernels.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
This sophomoric assessment of property taxes has a kernel of a good point — that a state or local government can eventually seize a home after a lengthy period of an owner’s tax delinquency.
—Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kernel
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Armenia’s wine industry is no longer hidden in home plots or rediscovering its roots.—
Layne Randolph,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Howarth's soap roots run deep, reaching all the way back to the early '90s.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Understanding these dynamics is a key piece in the puzzle of planet formation, as dust settles into larger layers including pebbles and rocks, and eventually planetary cores.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Google is suffering outages in multiple countries, with core services such as Gmail and YouTube experiencing issues, the tracking website DownDetector reported.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Osteoporosis is the loss of bone mineralization, which in essence, is the loss of bone strength over time.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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Each silky mask is drenched in the radiance-boosting essence, powered by La Mer’s iconic Miracle Broth (a nutrient-rich blend of sea kelp, minerals, and antioxidants), along with glycerin and algae extracts to deeply replenish moisture and soften the look of fine lines.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
26 Aug. 2025
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Kahan, known for his raw anthems, offers more insight into the inner workings of his heart in his lyrics than in public comments.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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This isn’t the first study to suggest the importance of breakfast for living a long life—research has shown that regularly eating a morning meal is linked with lower overall and heart-related mortality (and that bypassing it can up your heart-disease risk).—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Kernel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kernel. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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