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as in specks
a very small piece
just give me a grain of information about what to expect on the program
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as in temperaments
one's characteristic attitude or mood
cheating, even on my income taxes, goes against my grain
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Recent Examples of grains
That's roughly double that of many common grains like rice, which has around 4 grams per cup, and oats, which yield about 5 grams of protein per cup cooked.
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Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026
Refined grains digest quickly, leading to sharper blood sugar spikes and crashes.
—Ezekiel J. Emanuel, CNBC, 29 May 2026
On top of that, its 15 preset cooking modes allow users to prepare not just rice, but also soups, grains, and other simple one-pot meals that suit today’s demand for convenient home cooking.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Milk Kefir Milk kefir is made from milk and kefir grains.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 29 May 2026
This popular pork tenderloin recipe offers a delicious balance of protein, grains, and greens in one bowl.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026
Gliebus recommends getting regular physical activity (aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate activity per week) to enhance blood flow to the brain and a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats to support brain health.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 28 Jan. 2025
But alcohol is an ancient and natural beverage, made by fermenting grains, fruits, or vegetables—all of which are part of a balanced diet in their original forms.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 28 Jan. 2025
Nature’s Bakery also offers brownies in double chocolate and salted caramel flavors, made from whole grains, real cocoa, and dates.
—Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan, Outside Online, 27 Jan. 2025
Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026
Refined grains digest quickly, leading to sharper blood sugar spikes and crashes.
—Ezekiel J. Emanuel, CNBC, 29 May 2026
On top of that, its 15 preset cooking modes allow users to prepare not just rice, but also soups, grains, and other simple one-pot meals that suit today’s demand for convenient home cooking.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Milk Kefir Milk kefir is made from milk and kefir grains.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 29 May 2026
This popular pork tenderloin recipe offers a delicious balance of protein, grains, and greens in one bowl.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026
Gliebus recommends getting regular physical activity (aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate activity per week) to enhance blood flow to the brain and a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats to support brain health.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 28 Jan. 2025
But alcohol is an ancient and natural beverage, made by fermenting grains, fruits, or vegetables—all of which are part of a balanced diet in their original forms.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 28 Jan. 2025
Nature’s Bakery also offers brownies in double chocolate and salted caramel flavors, made from whole grains, real cocoa, and dates.
—Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan, Outside Online, 27 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grains
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Most astronomers now agree that each of these minuscule crimson specks—which bear a striking resemblance to enormous, faraway stars—actually has a burgeoning black hole at its center.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
27 May 2026
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As in Kourliandski’s quartet, specks and splatters of sound are interspersed with silences.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The race left relatively normal Democrats like former Controller Betty Yee, former Speaker Toni Atkins, former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan struggling to gain traction despite having seemingly better temperaments, resumes, and ideas.—
Matt Fleming,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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The Singapore Sling and the Million Dollar Cocktail are sisters who share the same DNA and many of the same qualities but possess quite different temperaments and have gone on to enjoy different lives.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
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His viral load dropped from around 380,000 particles per milliliter of blood before the procedure to roughly 6,000 the next day.—
Elie Dolgin,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 June 2026
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The burning of coal is one of the largest drivers of air pollution, releasing fine particles known to be harmful to respiratory and cardiovascular health.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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This morning, the emotional Moon opposes combative Mars, so tempers and needs can pull in opposite directions.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2026
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The explosive preview opens during a cast trip, where tempers are already flaring.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
27 May 2026
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The light had a wintry grain, with flecks of color suspended in it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Vermiculite, a fine, puffed, gold flecks mica, which helps with drainage.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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David Yannetti, representing Officer Nicholas O’Malley, 33, has filed a slew of discovery motions in the case — requesting records of King’s complete criminal history, including all arrests, charges, dispositions, and pending matters from any jurisdiction.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
13 May 2026
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Deputies will document all referrals and dispositions so the department can track how often services are offered, what resources are utilized and whether those efforts are producing measurable results.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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Now, though, scientists have discovered bits of tissue removed from a species of sea cucumber called Psolus fabricii can keep on living indefinitely if they’re left in ordinary seawater.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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Just non-stop dribbles, counter-attacks, through balls, amazing finishes… all of football’s good bits.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Public attitudes have changed since the Sox deal.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Even when taking into account partisan identification, ideology, racial attitudes and demographic characteristics, Fox News viewership remains significantly associated with more support for the great replacement theory.—
Adam Eichen,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
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“Grains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grains. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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