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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
Salad bowl shops, places that push bowls filled with Mediterranean spreads and grains, and bowls brimming with açaí under tiles of sliced banana.
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
As compared to smooth grains of sand that slide apart, specialized geometries allow individual pieces to physically intertwine.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
It’s found naturally in grains like wheat and barley and is also commonly added to other breads and many baked goods.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
The study got its start when co-author Brian Gootee, a geologist with the Arizona Geological Survey, noticed a resemblance between sand deposits downstream of the Grand Canyon and in the Bidahochi—both contained pink, rounded grains that seemed to have been transported by the same river.
—Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026
Pastas and Grains Similar to powdered laundry detergent, pastas and grains have packaging that's dull, boring, and bulky.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
Key Takeaways Instead of taking fish oil, fiber, or antioxidant supplements, consume heart-healthy foods, namely fruits, vegetables, fish, nuts, seeds, legumes, and whole grains.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2026
This is a huge immediate problem for India and other low-income nations where rice or other grains consumed directly dominate diets.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
In fact, the common liquor, distilled from grains or potatoes, can be a natural alternative to many synthetic cleaning products and an inexpensive, shelf-stable swap in a pinch.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
As compared to smooth grains of sand that slide apart, specialized geometries allow individual pieces to physically intertwine.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
It’s found naturally in grains like wheat and barley and is also commonly added to other breads and many baked goods.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
The study got its start when co-author Brian Gootee, a geologist with the Arizona Geological Survey, noticed a resemblance between sand deposits downstream of the Grand Canyon and in the Bidahochi—both contained pink, rounded grains that seemed to have been transported by the same river.
—Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026
Pastas and Grains Similar to powdered laundry detergent, pastas and grains have packaging that's dull, boring, and bulky.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
Key Takeaways Instead of taking fish oil, fiber, or antioxidant supplements, consume heart-healthy foods, namely fruits, vegetables, fish, nuts, seeds, legumes, and whole grains.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2026
This is a huge immediate problem for India and other low-income nations where rice or other grains consumed directly dominate diets.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
In fact, the common liquor, distilled from grains or potatoes, can be a natural alternative to many synthetic cleaning products and an inexpensive, shelf-stable swap in a pinch.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grains
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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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Silvery or mottled patches on leaves, brown or distorted petal edges, dark specks (feces) or flower buds that fail to open are signs of thrips.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 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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Players of all kinds of temperaments, skill levels and game styles have done it, do it, and will do it in the future — and there are methods to the madness that takes over a tennis player in the throes of frustration.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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And some interactions — most notably, particles interacting through the weak force — exhibit asymmetries when particles are replaced with antiparticles, when reflected in a mirror, or when their clocks are run backward instead of forward.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Apr. 2026
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At subatomic scales, particles behave very differently from those in the real world, and scientists often have to develop new theories to explain this behavior.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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Thursday’s hearings are Kennedy’s first since a heated Senate Finance Committee appearance in September, where tempers rose as Kennedy defended his firing of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Susan Monarez.—
Chelsea Cirruzzo,
STAT,
16 Apr. 2026
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The tempers are still short, and the feelings are still messy in this four-part revival, streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ April 10, 2026.—
Allison McClain Merrill,
Parents,
8 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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But white settlers found their stubborn dispositions too unruly for domestication and their big bodies too tempting a commodity.—
Christine Peterson,
Outdoor Life,
5 Mar. 2026
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The solstice will occur on March 20, bringing with it longer, warmer days, blooming flowers, and overall happier dispositions.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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Quaise is developing a drilling system that uses millimeter wave energy to melt and vaporize rock at extreme depths where conventional drill bits struggle with heat and pressure.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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Watching babies get blown to bits should do something to you.—
Adelle Platon,
VIBE.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Our beliefs, attitudes and habits can either reinforce or challenge ageism.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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There are signs that attitudes toward skilled trades jobs are changing.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Grains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grains. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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