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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
Improved nutrition and ingredient quality Fresh dog food typically uses ingredients that pet owners recognize, such as chicken, broccoli or grains.
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Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Use whole grains like millet, farro, or bulgur as a base in your grain bowl or as a side dish, rather than using refined grains like white rice.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 5 June 2026
Lunchbox staples are being reorganized so that a protein anchor leads, with fruit, vegetables and grains arranged around it.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Toasting the rice deepens the flavor and helps the grains stay separate once cooked.
—Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
Kosher salt has larger, flakier grains, a clean flavor, and is less salty by volume than table salt, with variations among brands.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
Quinoa consistently comes out on top for protein quality and nutrient density when compared with other grains and grain-like seeds.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 30 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
Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Use whole grains like millet, farro, or bulgur as a base in your grain bowl or as a side dish, rather than using refined grains like white rice.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 5 June 2026
Lunchbox staples are being reorganized so that a protein anchor leads, with fruit, vegetables and grains arranged around it.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Toasting the rice deepens the flavor and helps the grains stay separate once cooked.
—Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
Kosher salt has larger, flakier grains, a clean flavor, and is less salty by volume than table salt, with variations among brands.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
Quinoa consistently comes out on top for protein quality and nutrient density when compared with other grains and grain-like seeds.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 30 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grains
Noun
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This looks like tiny black or reddish-brown specks that resemble coffee grounds.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
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But such interludes add up to small specks of stormclouds in the show’s otherwise sunny skies.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
2 June 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
Noun
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Seasonal allergies are primarily caused by trees and grasses, whose tiny pollen particles travel on the wind.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
10 June 2026
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The experiment produced nanophase iron, tiny metallic particles that are widely observed in lunar soil and are considered a key signature of space weathering.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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Suddenly, everyone was talking at once, voices and tempers rising.—
Yoni Appelbaum,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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Patience is tried; tempers are frayed.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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From the train windows, expect to spot the aquamarine waves of Ligurian Sea crashing against the stony coast, candy-colored houses huddled together on the hillsides, tiny wooden boats gliding through village harbors, and flecks of golden-sand beaches.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 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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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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After hearing these songs, the happier ones at the beginning of the album reveal bits of shadow that Rodrigo has built into them to presage what’s to come — to presage what always comes.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Work was completed on the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool last weekend, with attention turning to other bits of the president’s construction projects, such as his triumphal arch.—
Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
12 June 2026
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If paintings were like unedited photographs in the all-seeing eye of God—a record of human attitudes toward, and treatment of, the dog’s ubiquitous presence in life—then reality might explain why there are so many of them in art.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Considering the misguided attitudes of many Gen Z voters, there’s no time to waste.—
Betsy McCaughey,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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“Grains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grains. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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