1
as in sprinkling
a very small amount
there was not a particle of truth in what she said
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2
as in speck
a very small piece
a particle of cookie fell on the carpet
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Recent Examples of particle
Inspecting the p-trap is a great time to use other methods on this list like flushing the drain with vinegar, baking soda, and hot water to clean your drain and remove any remnants of grease, soap scum, or other particles.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
The ring particles mostly range from tiny, dust-sized icy grains to chunks as big as a house.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 17 Sep. 2025
An axion is a hypothetical subatomic particle of low mass and energy that could be responsible for dark matter in the cosmos.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent studies estimate people ingest tens of thousands of microplastic particles each year, with potential health impacts ranging from hormone disruption to organ damage.
—Marianne Lehnis, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
The ring particles mostly range from tiny, dust-sized icy grains to chunks as big as a house.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 17 Sep. 2025
An axion is a hypothetical subatomic particle of low mass and energy that could be responsible for dark matter in the cosmos.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent studies estimate people ingest tens of thousands of microplastic particles each year, with potential health impacts ranging from hormone disruption to organ damage.
—Marianne Lehnis, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for particle
Noun
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Love and creativity get a sweet boost as Venus enters Libra, sprinkling magic on romance and self-expression.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Allende is solidly back in her metier with a multigenerational cast of characters, thrilling action in Chile and a sprinkling of magical realism.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Every splash of rain, speck of dust, or pinprick of light could mar the negative.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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On our table are a plate of thin-sliced speck, ham, and cheese, a dish with curls of homemade butter that look like tiny beehives, two pots of homemade strawberry and apricot jam, and a jar of golden honey from the farm bees.—
R29 Team,
Refinery29,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Honey ginger chicken with brown rice is easy to make and your home will be filled with aromas that hint of warmth and coziness.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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As with other gray-empowerment films like Thelma, there’s a touch of corniness in María Ángeles’ determination and resilience, which extends to a hint of blackmail to stop the real estate agent from blabbing to Clara.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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This handsome design can work in just about any room in your home and comes equipped with a little bit of drawer storage to discreetly hide any junk.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
3 Oct. 2025
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But Maura never overdoes the feisty granny bit.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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All but the Red Wings changed coaches, with the Rangers making the biggest splash by hiring Mike Sullivan, a two-time Cup coach with the Penguins and bench boss for Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics.—
Rob Rossi,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The moss brings a splash of color that maintains a sophisticated and minimalist quality, while keeping a space from becoming whitewashed.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One blink, and it was gone again, just another fleck in the mulch.—
Chris Schalkx,
Vogue,
30 Sep. 2025
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Yes, these flecks are seeds that were once inside of a vanilla bean, confirms Britton.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Yet, on arguably the country’s biggest sporting day, the then-19-year-old showed no glimmer of nerves.—
Sam Dalling,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Red-hot cattle futures cooled off a bit last month, offering a glimmer of hope for Texas Roadhouse .—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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The researchers then conducted a randomized clinical trial in humans, in which half of the participants received the NVG-291 drug, which contained a repair molecule to improve nervous system function.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Within those grains, Khawaja and his team found not just frozen water, but the same organic molecules observed in the E-ring.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Particle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particle. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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