as in particle
a very small piece
give me just one atom of information about the novel's surprise ending
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of atom
Then, using lasers, the researchers chilled the atoms to near absolute zero to stop them from jiggling.
—
Paul Sutter, Space.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Nuclear power plants generate electricity by splitting the U-235 atom in a process called fission, which produces heat used to turn a steam turbine connected to a generator.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Jan. 2026
Hydrogen atoms in groundwater, which filled cracks and pores in the surrounding rock, slowed the fast-moving neutrons released by fission just enough to trigger further atomic splits and keep the reaction going.
—New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2026
Whereas traditional nuclear fission energy creates power by splitting atoms, fusion uses heat to create energy by melding them together.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 7 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for atom
Paul Sutter, Space.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Nuclear power plants generate electricity by splitting the U-235 atom in a process called fission, which produces heat used to turn a steam turbine connected to a generator.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Jan. 2026
Hydrogen atoms in groundwater, which filled cracks and pores in the surrounding rock, slowed the fast-moving neutrons released by fission just enough to trigger further atomic splits and keep the reaction going.
—New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2026
Whereas traditional nuclear fission energy creates power by splitting atoms, fusion uses heat to create energy by melding them together.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 7 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for atom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for atom
Noun
-
These particles were sent through three diffraction gratings made from ultraviolet laser light.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
-
No-Burn Days are needed to protect public health when fine particle pollution levels are expected to be high anywhere in the South Coast Air Basin.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
The company’s share of its agreement with California — $55 million — is barely a speck on its balance sheet; revenue for Alphabet, Google’s parent company, topped $102 billion in its most recent quarterly earnings report.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
-
Volcanic specks mushroom up from topaz seas, like a real estate brochure for The Man With The Golden Gun.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Quantum computing, once theoretical, is now being harnessed to tackle previously unsolvable problems in fluid dynamics, design of new molecules and materials, and energy optimization.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
-
This wave nature has been demonstrated many times, but only for very small objects such as electrons, atoms, and simple molecules.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Even just sitting in a humid cabinet can lead to flecks of rust on a cast-iron pan.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2026
-
López reportedly found flecks of gold while digging wild onions, sparking an early gold rush.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
26 Dec. 2025
Noun
-
The sugar dusting was a little different than usual and the pineapple drizzle added a little bit of flavor, but not enough to change my opinion about the basic theme park churro.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
-
With McCarthy, Rodgers' return figures to be a little bit more likely than previously.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Oatmeal specifically touts many benefits, including being a valuable source of numerous vitamins, antioxidants and fiber; moreover, studies indicate that the biochemical composition of the grain can help improve the gut microbiome in addition to reducing blood glucose levels as well.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
-
The alley’s lighting is harsh, casting a distinct grain.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
The formula blends squalane, jojoba, and sunflower seed oils to soften dry patches and support elasticity, while rosehip and evening primrose oils bring omegas and antioxidants that help brighten and smooth the look of mature skin over time.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 Jan. 2026
-
Keep an eye out for icy patches, especially on bridges and overpasses that tend to freeze sooner than paved roads.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Iman commemorated the event in a second Instagram post with snippets of the pair during their wedding ceremony at St James' Episcopal Church in Florence, Italy, on June 6, 1992.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
-
They can be found on our YouTube channel, which is Echoes of the City KC, along with other shorts and snippets of the other documentaries.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Atom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atom. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
