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
Made from high-density polyethylene with a realistic wood-grain finish, the table and six chairs are designed to withstand the elements without fading, rotting, or warping.
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Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice against the grain.
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Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
26 June 2026
Advertisement For some fiber along with fatty fish, pair it with salad, other veggies, or whole-grain buns, Petersen suggests.
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Matt Fuchs,
Time,
26 June 2026
Bolex camera, which accounts for both the lightly flickering grain of the images and the short duration of every shot.
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Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for grain
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice against the grain.
—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
26 June 2026
Advertisement For some fiber along with fatty fish, pair it with salad, other veggies, or whole-grain buns, Petersen suggests.
—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
26 June 2026
Bolex camera, which accounts for both the lightly flickering grain of the images and the short duration of every shot.
—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for grain
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grain
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Flash frames, scratches and specks of dust pop up randomly on the screen.
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Last night, England played its first game of the tournament—a rematch against Croatia, in Dallas—and the defensive prowess was a speck on the horizon; both sides scored twice in a breathless first half.
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Leo July 23 – August 22 When tempers meet quick words, choose kinder pacing.
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Meanwhile, Springfield Democrats shouldn’t be quaking in their shoes at this temper tantrum from their cronies in organized labor.
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Light streams through the frosted glass, catching flecks of dust.
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But flecks of green were visible throughout the stadium as Algeria fans made their presence known as well.
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Choose Your Beach Carefully Each North County beach has a temperament.
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But his tenure was also marked by a notoriously volatile temperament that ultimately led to his dismissal in September 2000.
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That was the lone bit of positive news for the Royals (34-49) on Friday.
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Each member of the band had their moment to shine while the crowd danced on the soggy earth, not minding the conditions one bit.
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That disposition compounded into the richest, most inventive society the world has ever seen.
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The disposition to that case was also not clear.
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Then, a few decades ago, the world cleaned up its act and stopped letting so many of those particles into the atmosphere.
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When wildfire smoke is inhaled, volatile gases and tiny particles can pass through the lining of the lungs and enter the bloodstream.
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During the preference sheet meeting, the major difference in Kayley and Genevieve’s attitudes is perfectly illustrated.
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Formalwear embraced a relaxed attitude, with most of the blazers coming collarless, or with mandarin collars and kimono-inspired, paired with looser-fit trousers nodding to pajamas.
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“Grain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grain. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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