Thesaurus results for ATOMIZE

atomize

verb

ˈa-tə-ˌmīz

as in to grind

to reduce to fine particles this medication for athlete's foot is atomized so that it can be sprayed on from an aerosol can

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Recent Examples of atomize Minnesotans have found and loved one another in a world atomized by social media, where empty men have tried to fill their lonely soul with lies about their own inherent superiority. —

Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026 The mentality is just one example of how young people in China are reacting and adapting to a fast-changing and often atomizing urban society. —

Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 21 Jan. 2026 But Judah’s model was, in its way, less public, or at least less politically oriented, more atomized, similar to self-help figures like Oprah and Deepak Chopra, who might give private instruction and offer one-on-one spiritual therapy to the famous. —

Sam Kestenbaum, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026 Herds routinely grow, shrink, atomize. —

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Grind quality is widely understood to shape flavor more than almost any other step in the brewing process — and buying whole beans to grind at home costs significantly less than pods.

— Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
Oxo includes a tiny spray bottle and suggests spritzing the beans with water before grinding.

— Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 May 2026