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Recent Examples of droplets
Chemical structures Butter and margarine are emulsions, which are mixtures of tiny water droplets spread throughout a continuous fat matrix.
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Rosemary Trout, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
Unlike some recent soft robotic concepts that resemble blobs of slime or liquid droplets, the NTU design maintains a solid but flexible structure.
—New Atlas, 8 June 2026
Beside her, the dog shakes itself, droplets flying from it, then fixes her with an appraising gaze.
—Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
The microscopic droplets released from a flushing toilet can rise 4 feet in the air and be inhaled or land on bathroom surfaces.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
While larger droplets fall quickly, smaller droplets can remain suspended in the air and travel surprising distances before landing.
—Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
It's also spread through close contact with an infected person, such as through respiratory droplets from coughing or sneezing.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Teal cat-eye French tips, accented nails, and 3D water droplets all come together for a cohesive, festive set.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 31 May 2026
In this study, a research team from Susquehanna University in Pennsylvania and Arizona State University sampled fog droplets that came from 32 weather events in Pennsylvania over the span of two years.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 31 May 2026
Rosemary Trout, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
Unlike some recent soft robotic concepts that resemble blobs of slime or liquid droplets, the NTU design maintains a solid but flexible structure.
—New Atlas, 8 June 2026
Beside her, the dog shakes itself, droplets flying from it, then fixes her with an appraising gaze.
—Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
The microscopic droplets released from a flushing toilet can rise 4 feet in the air and be inhaled or land on bathroom surfaces.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
While larger droplets fall quickly, smaller droplets can remain suspended in the air and travel surprising distances before landing.
—Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
It's also spread through close contact with an infected person, such as through respiratory droplets from coughing or sneezing.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Teal cat-eye French tips, accented nails, and 3D water droplets all come together for a cohesive, festive set.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 31 May 2026
In this study, a research team from Susquehanna University in Pennsylvania and Arizona State University sampled fog droplets that came from 32 weather events in Pennsylvania over the span of two years.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for droplets
Noun
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The beads buff away the rough surface, while the AHAs get deeper into the pores to prevent new bumps from forming.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
14 June 2026
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The collectible bands feature customizable beads inspired by the World Cup and are available on a first come, first served basis at participating locations.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Bathroom sink drains can become clogged from hair, globs of toothpaste, and soapy residue.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
30 May 2026
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Bieber’s face artfully dotted with globs of lotion.—
Lucy Feldman,
Time,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Place an absorbent towel on the windowsill to catch any moisture or water drips.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
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Guests and a small community of local members enter a subterranean sanctuary of saunas, steam rooms, rain showers, a hydrotherapy pool, and serene treatment suites offering everything from exosome facials and pelvic-floor toning therapy to detox IV drips.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Retailers face challenges from SNAP cuts and consumer fatigue, needing to demonstrate value as price drops will be delayed for months.—
Phil Lempert,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Mix a few drops of mild dish soap into a bucket of warm water.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
Noun
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In cream, triglycerides are packaged into globules or crystals.—
Rosemary Trout,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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Little, golden globules of fat are pooling on the surface like Monet lily pads.—
Adam Rapoport,
Air Mail,
23 May 2026
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“Droplets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/droplets. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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