1
as in speck
a very small piece
just give me a grain of information about what to expect on the program
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2
as in temper
one's characteristic attitude or mood
cheating, even on my income taxes, goes against my grain
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Recent Examples of grain
The purchase led to a formal trade agreement, and the Soviets began buying billions of dollars’ worth of corn and other grains.
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Stephen Mihm, Twin Cities, 3 Aug. 2025
This nutrient profile is one reason whole grains are often associated with lower risks of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and even certain cancers.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 31 July 2025
The Alpena, or Leon Fraser, was originally owned by The Pittsburgh Steamship Company and hauled grain and iron ore before being put into storage in 1982.
—Cassidey Kavathas, Freep.com, 31 July 2025
Granola often wears a health halo due to its whole grain base and natural ingredients.
—Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 30 July 2025
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Stephen Mihm, Twin Cities, 3 Aug. 2025
This nutrient profile is one reason whole grains are often associated with lower risks of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and even certain cancers.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 31 July 2025
The Alpena, or Leon Fraser, was originally owned by The Pittsburgh Steamship Company and hauled grain and iron ore before being put into storage in 1982.
—Cassidey Kavathas, Freep.com, 31 July 2025
Granola often wears a health halo due to its whole grain base and natural ingredients.
—Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 30 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for grain
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grain
Noun
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The recipe for bulldog gravy originated in Appalachian coal mining communities, rooted in kitchens where resourceful cooks knew how to wrest every speck of flavor from humble ingredients.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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His eyes gleamed, without a single speck of jealousy.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Lack of sleep and chronic discomfort over time can shatter someone's ability to problem-solve and temper moods and emotions, Walz said.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Before our child spreads their wings and leaves there may be flaring tempers, rebellion, and angry outbursts—which may leave many of us hurt, scratching our heads, and wondering what exactly is going on.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Although other pests cause similar damage, thrips damage is often associate with numerous small flecks of dark green to black fecal matter.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
5 Aug. 2025
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While mostly white-colored overall, hues of pink can be visible along with black flecks spread along the plant.—
Emily Leahy,
Hartford Courant,
19 July 2025
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This was what attracted them, Mala said, because no Indian woman was allowed enough privacy to thus indulge in a solipsistic obsession with her own psychology—encouraged to chart the fluctuations of her temperament in response to deep crises that were inevitably banal.—
Kiran Desai,
New Yorker,
3 Aug. 2025
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That Wolff himself suffered from migraines almost certainly contributed to this typology, and other descriptions of his temperament by students and peers lends credence to the idea that his notion of the migraine personality was to some extent autobiographical.—
Tom Zeller Jr.
July 30,
Literary Hub,
30 July 2025
Noun
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However, O'Connor says your curtains and drapes still collect dust, pet dander, cooking odors, and other airborne particles that can affect indoor air quality.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
15 Aug. 2025
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This special light is the reflection of sunlight off particles and dust in the solar system.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Mamdani’s sunny disposition, influencer-like mastery of shortform video, and preference for speaking in universal terms — housing as a human right, affordable food for all — have invited inevitable comparisons to one Barack Obama.—
Andrea Long Chu,
Vulture,
5 Aug. 2025
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Known for their distinctive appearance and sweet disposition, Lambkins are a rare breed.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Elvis Presley, Garth Brooks and Michael Jackson Looking specifically at solo male musicians, Elvis Presley owns this bit of history, and he may not be matched for a long time.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Adding a little bit of playfulness and spontaneity into every conversation also makes space for laughter and even intimacy.—
Mark Travers,
CNBC,
17 Aug. 2025
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During your interview process, assess candidates' attitudes toward AI tools and their experience solving problems with artificial intelligence.—
Anatolii Kasianov,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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This blasé attitude between the two teams has to change.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Grain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grain. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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