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Recent Examples of droplets
Meningococcal meningitis is a contagious illness caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis and spread in respiratory droplets.
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Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 16 Mar. 2026
The pi constant is used in calculating how to form those droplets, surface tension calculations that define how droplets can break up, and how researchers can control the size of those volumes, Di Carlo said.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
This causes water droplets to bead up on the glass and frame.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
The old fuel was heavy in sulfur; once in the atmosphere, sulfate pollution attracted water droplets, causing visible cloud plumes to trail behind a ship chugging across the ocean.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
These fires result in incomplete combustion, releasing a toxic slurry of carbon monoxide, soot, sulfur, and nitrogen oxides that can form acid rain, along with metallic compounds and oil droplets.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
Crude droplets rained over Tehran after Israeli airstrikes decimated oil depots, draping the Iranian capital in a dense smog.
—Gavin J. Quinton
march 10, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association defines fog as water droplets suspended in the air at the Earth’s surface.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
The infection spreads through respiratory droplets and saliva.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 16 Mar. 2026
The pi constant is used in calculating how to form those droplets, surface tension calculations that define how droplets can break up, and how researchers can control the size of those volumes, Di Carlo said.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
This causes water droplets to bead up on the glass and frame.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
The old fuel was heavy in sulfur; once in the atmosphere, sulfate pollution attracted water droplets, causing visible cloud plumes to trail behind a ship chugging across the ocean.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
These fires result in incomplete combustion, releasing a toxic slurry of carbon monoxide, soot, sulfur, and nitrogen oxides that can form acid rain, along with metallic compounds and oil droplets.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
Crude droplets rained over Tehran after Israeli airstrikes decimated oil depots, draping the Iranian capital in a dense smog.
—Gavin J. Quinton
march 10, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association defines fog as water droplets suspended in the air at the Earth’s surface.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
The infection spreads through respiratory droplets and saliva.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for droplets
Noun
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Presenter Nicole Kidman looked phenomenal in a powder pink silk crepe bustier Chanel dress with a top embroidered with white, gray crystals and black beads, and a peplum waist adorned with a flurry of feathers.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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Amenities included bagpipe music by the Northern Illinois Pipes & Drums, free face painting, food for sale by local businesses, Irish step dancers, as well as ample candy, trinkets and green beads handed out as parade-route freebies.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Inspired by both pre-Columbian cultures and modern scientific theories, Jensen made energetic diagrams of shapes, symbols, and numbers in loud complementary colors, using thick globs of paint; the results generate a fascinating friction.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
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Protect Hardware When Painting Painting can result in a real mess when stray streaks and drips land on handles, knobs, and pulls.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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The loud lime shade is fitting for a vibrant party, while the wax construction prevents drips, so the area stays clean and safe all night.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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If these drops continue, calcium and phosphorus levels could fall below healthy levels by the end of the century.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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Skullcandy Portable Speaker Deal Featuring an IPX7 waterproof design and impact-resistant construction, the Skullcandy Terrain XT speaker is built to survive everything from poolside playlists to accidental drops.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
19 Mar. 2026
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The gluten is added last, to prevent globules from forming.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 June 2018
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“Droplets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/droplets. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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