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 Israel Grain Importers Association said that the country’s largest grain import company rejected the shipment, due to the sensitive situation with Ukraine, Israeli media reported.
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ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Her voice, now lowered and roughened by age, serves the material well, adding a grain that makes the track feel genuinely unsettled.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2026
The grain and food exports make $3 billion annually, according to 9 News, with experts warning that this latest plague could threaten Australia's output to neighboring countries.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Whole wheat and other whole grains are higher in fiber than refined grains because the grains are left entirely intact.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Her voice, now lowered and roughened by age, serves the material well, adding a grain that makes the track feel genuinely unsettled.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2026
The grain and food exports make $3 billion annually, according to 9 News, with experts warning that this latest plague could threaten Australia's output to neighboring countries.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Whole wheat and other whole grains are higher in fiber than refined grains because the grains are left entirely intact.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grain
Noun
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Then suddenly, every speck of pollen, dust and grime is impossible to ignore.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
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Featuring bolder, thicker spots at the top and more refined, micro specks down the skirt, this mini dress makes all-day, fashionable wear easier than ever.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2026
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So sensitive has this phase of behind-the-scenes mediation become that no one close to knowledge of it seems willing to risk whatever calculus is in play to calm tempers and restore confidence.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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Yes, there were a few decent jabs here and there about Tom Steyer’s money, Katie Porter’s temper, Matt Mahan’s tech ties and Chad Bianco’s far-right world view.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Its design, crafted by Russell Sage Studio, is meant to be an on-the-nose reflection of the distillery's famed product, with bronzy walls the color of its single malt, and a ceiling painted to look like barley, reflecting the morning dew with flecks of gold throughout.—
Alessandra Amodio,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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Berber carpet Berber is a type of loop pile carpet with flecks of color.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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Teams have also reportedly questioned his temperament — something that became part of his flashy on-field persona over the past couple of seasons.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Staff remembered him for his calm temperament, distinctive mane and loud roar — as well as a goofy streak, the zoo said.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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Ridden by Jose Ortiz, Always a Runner made a move around the final turn and needed every bit of the stretch to pass Bob Baffert’s Explora and and Michael McCarthy’s Meaning before the finish line of the 1 1/8-mile race.—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Jackson and other experts detail why apple cores and other food waste are harmful, and why the best way to protect our natural habitats is not to throw anything out, even the seemingly harmless bits.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
2 May 2026
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Every one of those cases, there's an indictment and then eventually there is a trial or some sort of disposition.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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The report and final disposition memos were released by the Sheriff’s Office this week.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Non-volatile Particulate Matter (nvPM) counters measured soot and black carbon particles, while volatile aerosol and trace-gas instruments (chemiluminescent NOₓ analyzers, hygrometers, thermometers) logged exhaust and ambient chemistry.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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But in the quantum realm, randomness reigns; a particle comes with multiple quantum states, collapsing to just one of them in unpredictable ways.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
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Even so, nuclear is the closest point of convergence between the two parties — a rare area where attitudes are narrowing rather than widening.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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But the team attitude appears to be in a healthy place.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Grain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grain. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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