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
Without using wheat, rye, barley, couscous, bulgur, and other crossbreeds of those grains, gluten-free pasta can be made from brown rice, white rice, corn, legumes, quinoa, edamame, lentils, or beans.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2025
Living shorelines made of dunes and native plants to keep sand grains in place.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 17 June 2025
For instance, coarse grains with longer heating and slower cooling imparted a deep blue color, while finer particles or quick cooling resulted in duller hues, such as gray or green.
—Jay Kakade
june 14, New Atlas, 14 June 2025
Women can supplement magnesium, but Messer says the best food sources of it are nuts (especially almonds and cashews), pumpkin and chia seeds, whole grains and dark chocolate.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 June 2025
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2025
Living shorelines made of dunes and native plants to keep sand grains in place.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 17 June 2025
For instance, coarse grains with longer heating and slower cooling imparted a deep blue color, while finer particles or quick cooling resulted in duller hues, such as gray or green.
—Jay Kakade
june 14, New Atlas, 14 June 2025
Women can supplement magnesium, but Messer says the best food sources of it are nuts (especially almonds and cashews), pumpkin and chia seeds, whole grains and dark chocolate.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grain
Noun
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Like specks of dirt falling victim to a vacuum, balls were simply drawn into his glove.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
19 June 2025
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This natural phenomenon, in which light-emitting sea creatures like algae cause the water to glitter with specks of blue and white light, is best viewed on a dark, moonless night.—
Jessie Beck,
AFAR Media,
16 June 2025
Noun
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But the president has made no other moves against Musk-world, and Musk’s decision to delete his provocative post on X may have cooled tempers on both sides.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
9 June 2025
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One of the top reasons for this is the stress of keeping kids entertained and managing temper tantrums.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Noun
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The gloss comes in six sheer shades, ranging from clear to a purple hue, and four of them include shimmery flecks that’ll catch the light to make your lips look even juicier.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
4 June 2025
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Miniature crystals dot the brown enamel to look like flecks of salt.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Factors of social-emotional development included a child’s ability to form positive relationships with peers, act in ways that benefit others, have healthy relational attachment, self-soothe and have a healthy temperament.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
16 June 2025
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The best actors to take on a Wes Anderson role, many of whom have appeared again and again throughout the course of the filmmaker’s 12 features, seem comfortable stretching out in this narrow window of temperament.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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Scrub your way across the surface to dislodge any final particles and help remove germs and bacteria, then rinse the grill grates well with fresh water.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025
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Use a rake and shovel to clear leaves, sticks, and wood chips from your yard, and a leaf blower for any fine particles.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
Noun
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That process would happen without the formal bids or public referendum typically required for disposition of city property.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2025
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Whether by design or disposition, from Wall Street to Main Streets, China to Chicago, the chaos and radical uncertainty sown by the President’s words and deeds finds consumer and corporate sentiment jumpier than Elon at a Trump rally before their break-up.—
Seth Matlins,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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The beloved mega rest stop has officially opened its doors at its first Virginia location, bringing a little bit of Texas to the Commonwealth.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
30 June 2025
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Of course, the piano does seem to be at least a little bit haunted by an ’80s pop star named Vision.—
Caroline Carlson
June 30,
Literary Hub,
30 June 2025
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This shift in the cat's demeanor resonated with viewers who recognized the familiar orange cat attitude.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Perhaps the attitude is that, as the tech sector caused the problem and is profiting from it, the tech sector should sort it out.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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“Grain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grain. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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