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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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
Summer lunch menus follow the USDA’s National School Lunch Program meal pattern, which includes lean protein, whole grains, a colorful variety of fruits and vegetables, and low-fat or fat-free milk.
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
In a 2016 interview with Boston.com, Brady and Bündchen’s personal chef Allen Campbell said the couple’s diet was 80 percent vegetables and whole grains, and 20 percent lean meats and fish.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 3 June 2025
Instead, try drinking sparkling water and eating more fish and whole grains.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
Such a fund holds derivatives tied to the prices of a basket of physical assets—crude oil, natural gas, precious metals, base metals, grains, livestock.
—William Baldwin, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
In a 2016 interview with Boston.com, Brady and Bündchen’s personal chef Allen Campbell said the couple’s diet was 80 percent vegetables and whole grains, and 20 percent lean meats and fish.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 3 June 2025
Instead, try drinking sparkling water and eating more fish and whole grains.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
Such a fund holds derivatives tied to the prices of a basket of physical assets—crude oil, natural gas, precious metals, base metals, grains, livestock.
—William Baldwin, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grain
Noun
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Her path had been ambitiously charted to include a refuelling stop on Howland Island, a speck between Hawaii and Australia.—
Laurie Gwen Shapiro,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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When dishes air-dry, especially in a dishwasher or on a drying rack, the water evaporates, and these minerals remain on the surface, forming those unsightly white or grayish specks.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2025
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Jake has a hot temper like a tempestuous Aries and will do anything to get his mother's love and respect, often competing with his two brothers for her attention.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Horrible bosses − the ones who lose their temper, shout at subordinates and berate their work − are bad for everyone.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Santo My Palo can best be described as an otherworldly nude shade with multicolored glittery flecks suspended in the gel that reflect light for a mega-watt sparkle.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
27 May 2025
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The formula—which sparkles in the bottle with rose-gold flecks of glitter—is made more indulgent yet with its gourman, coconut-milk scent.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
23 May 2025
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Jarecki hints that Assange can be his own worst enemy by displaying a mercurial temperament and superior attitude.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
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How to give your dog a bath at home The proper way to bathe your dog varies depending on the size and temperament of your pup.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The science transparency rule in the first Trump administration was intended to limit the EPA’s ability to consider epidemiologic studies like those that established the health harms from exposure to secondhand smoke and to PM2.5, fine particles often from pollution.—
H. Christopher Frey,
The Conversation,
5 June 2025
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According to Yale Medicine, the particles can be 10 micrometers, PM 10, or as small as 2.5 micrometers, PM 2.5, and the smaller one poses a lot of health risks.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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On the other hand, those with a certain chronotype — a natural disposition determined by factors such as age and genetics — may benefit from the habit, Fiala said, referencing a 2023 study which found night owls tend to rely on their snooze button more.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
26 May 2025
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He was released from jail on a $1,000 personal recognizance bond and is scheduled to appear in court Monday afternoon for a disposition hearing, court records show.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
15 May 2025
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From a headline view, the 139,000 gain in nonfarm payrolls provided a nice bit of relief for a market on edge over the direction of the economy and the impact that President Donald Trump’s tariffs might bring.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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From its cute-fake soundstage-town setting to the authoritative yet chummy voice-over narration (courtesy of Nick Offerman), The Life of Chuck works doggedly to give you the warm fuzzies—and a little bit of that fuzz goes a long way.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
6 June 2025
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Fermin is an example to any budding professional for his work ethic and humble attitude.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Definitely the shock of the 7th of October had an enormous impact on the attitudes and emotions of many Israelis.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
6 June 2025
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“Grain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grain. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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