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
The science involved Crude oil is mostly a complex mixture of hydrocarbons, which are compounds made of carbon and hydrogen atoms.
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CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Quantum systems include all the itty-bitty particles, such as atoms and electrons, that behave according to the rules of quantum mechanics.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 21 Apr. 2026
Soon enough, the unstable phosphorus atom falls off the CheY protein, causing the proteins of the C ring to flip back to their original stable formation and turn counterclockwise again.
—Quanta Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
Using a chain of centrifuges, scientists gradually form a material made up of a larger share of the U-235 atoms, Erickson added.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
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CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Quantum systems include all the itty-bitty particles, such as atoms and electrons, that behave according to the rules of quantum mechanics.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 21 Apr. 2026
Soon enough, the unstable phosphorus atom falls off the CheY protein, causing the proteins of the C ring to flip back to their original stable formation and turn counterclockwise again.
—Quanta Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
Using a chain of centrifuges, scientists gradually form a material made up of a larger share of the U-235 atoms, Erickson added.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for atom
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Just as particles can combine or split apart into other particles, Bar-Natan and van der Veen envisioned their two types of cars sometimes coming together to form a third type of vehicle — as if one were being towed by the other.—
Erica Klarreich,
Quanta Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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The plants serve as a physical barrier against dirty air, absorbing chemicals into their cells and collecting particles with their leaves, according to the researchers.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Silvery or mottled patches on leaves, brown or distorted petal edges, dark specks (feces) or flower buds that fail to open are signs of thrips.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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Within it, there's not a speck of greenery in sight.—
Julie Bourdin,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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The findings, published in an April 21 study led by University of Florida geologist Amy Williams in the journal Nature, reveal that of the 21 carbon-containing molecules identified, seven were detected for the first time on Mars.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) peered 10,000 light-years into space to trace the origin of buckyballs, which are large and hollow molecules resembling a soccer ball.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Its design, crafted by Russell Sage Studio, is meant to be an on-the-nose reflection of the distillery's famed product, with bronzy walls the color of its single malt, and a ceiling painted to look like barley, reflecting the morning dew with flecks of gold throughout.—
Alessandra Amodio,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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Berber carpet Berber is a type of loop pile carpet with flecks of color.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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For Rory McIlroy, the trek toward getting a second Masters championship got a little bit harder.—
Rod Beard,
AJC.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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For whatever sprinkling of sociopathy that Quinn might have, seeing her dead best friend’s daughter, who looks just like her best friend, standing in front of her cracks through a little bit.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2026
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For stainless steel appliances, Aparacio recommends a non‑abrasive stainless‑steel spray and wiping in the direction of the grain to avoid any pesky streaks.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
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In fact, the common liquor, distilled from grains or potatoes, can be a natural alternative to many synthetic cleaning products and an inexpensive, shelf-stable swap in a pinch.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
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Boy landed on patch of mulch Worcester police said officers arrived within a minute and found the boy conscious, alert and breathing.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Summer Fridays Jet Lag Essentials Hydration Set includes four travel-size staples—hydration mist, serum, the brand’s iconic Jet Lag Mask, and eye patches—all designed to keep your skin hydrated on the go.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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During the set, Bieber played songs from his latest albums SWAG and SWAG II, as well as snippets of hits from throughout his career.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
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Each snippet of information is like a single tile being laid, with the story’s mosaic slowly, and tragically, emerging.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Atom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atom. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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