as in particle
a very small piece
give me just one atom of information about the novel's surprise ending
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Recent Examples of atom
In the new work, Milton and her colleagues examined the ratio of different isotopes—forms of atoms with differing numbers of uncharged neutrons in their nucleus—of carbon, nitrogen and sulfur in maize cobs archaeologists had uncovered from the Chincha Valley.
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Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 11 Feb. 2026
Graphene oxide’s oxygen atoms typically function like an insulator, which would hinder a battery’s efficacy.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 11 Feb. 2026
This approach relies on assumptions about how atoms are arranged in Earth’s core and how silicon, oxygen and hydrogen disperse there, Huang said.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Northern light displays occur when a solar flare interacts with the atoms and molecules in Earth's atmosphere.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Feb. 2026
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Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 11 Feb. 2026
Graphene oxide’s oxygen atoms typically function like an insulator, which would hinder a battery’s efficacy.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 11 Feb. 2026
This approach relies on assumptions about how atoms are arranged in Earth’s core and how silicon, oxygen and hydrogen disperse there, Huang said.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Northern light displays occur when a solar flare interacts with the atoms and molecules in Earth's atmosphere.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for atom
Noun
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Filtration system Vacuum cleaners have filters that can trap tiny dirt and dust particles, preventing them from escaping into the air or vacuum.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Under previous standards, only the first liter of water that came out of a faucet in a residential unit would be sampled to test for lead particles — but now, both the first and fifth liters of water must be sampled.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Tiny beads of blood had seeped out and dried into tiny specks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Feb. 2026
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Here indeed was a dense speck of wilderness under preserve.—
John Bowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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In the gel polymer, the lithium ions are forced to coordinate more strongly with anions than with solvent molecules.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
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When dusting, dampen your rag since dust and water molecules conveniently latch onto each other.—
Nashia Baker,
Martha Stewart,
19 Feb. 2026
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That, plus distinct green (herbs) and black (pepper) flecks, made this contender feel higher-end, inspiring us to declare Trader Joe’s the best ranch dressing overall.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Feb. 2026
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As Dracula, Jones is giddy and joyous with flecks of depravity bursting through as the plot expands to include his ethereal bond with Harker’s fiancée, Mina Murray (also Bleu).—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 Feb. 2026
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With the margarita, that little bit of extra kick creates a perfect pairing.—
Will Richmond,
The Providence Journal,
14 Feb. 2026
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Olive salad adds punchy, bold flavor while chewy bits of salami add smoky, savory notes to each bite.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Use a clean microfiber mop to clean in long strokes in the direction of the wood grain.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Short grain Arborio rice (the same variety used for risotto) is the ideal rice for this pudding because the grains are short and starchy; as the rice cooks, the starch transforms the milk and water into a thick, rich sauce.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Lastly, entrance is now €18/$20—pricey for a park, perhaps, though this is definitely not your typical picnic patch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Cancer Alley is one of many patches of America — mostly minority and poor — that suffer higher levels of air pollution from fossil fuel facilities that emit tiny particles connected to higher death rates.—
Dorany Pineda,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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No context is offered for the music snippets, which last in length from five to 13 seconds, and only one of which includes a vocal.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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The post is soundbedded by a snippet of the track, and is shared as a collaboration with Michael Chugg’s Chugg Entertainment, a joint venture with Frontier Touring.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Atom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atom. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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