as in particle
a very small piece
is there one granule of truth in that statement?
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Recent Examples of granule
For the best brownies ever, add 1 ½ tablespoons of instant coffee granules per 12 servings, Ina suggests.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
Mosquito Bits granules also kill fungus gnats.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
The technique usually relies on hollow glass spheres, polystyrene beads, aluminum flakes, or synthetic granules with special optical coatings to enhance the reflection of light.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2025
If winter and early-spring grassy weeds have been hallmarks of your lawn in past years, mark your calendar to apply pre-emergent granules (Dimension, Halts, or Balan) the first two weeks of September.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2025
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
Mosquito Bits granules also kill fungus gnats.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
The technique usually relies on hollow glass spheres, polystyrene beads, aluminum flakes, or synthetic granules with special optical coatings to enhance the reflection of light.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2025
If winter and early-spring grassy weeds have been hallmarks of your lawn in past years, mark your calendar to apply pre-emergent granules (Dimension, Halts, or Balan) the first two weeks of September.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for granule
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The relation is derived partially from the principles of quantum chromodynamics, or QCD, which is the theory of how the strong force binds particles called quarks to form particles such as neutrons.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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As the Universe expands, the volume increases, while the particle masses and the total number of particles remain the same.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Oct. 2025
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The tiny black specks of vanilla pack a surprisingly aromatic punch.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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The room is shadowy but lively, with the sense that there are things going on in every speck of the frame.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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The light brown hair, worn in an all-purpose crop, bears flecks of gray.—
Nathan Heller,
Vogue,
14 Oct. 2025
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Yes, these flecks are seeds that were once inside of a vanilla bean, confirms Britton.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
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This brightness is anchored by the deep earthy bitterness of the Cynar, the Japanese Whiskey offers a soft grain finish, and the salt keeps the whole project from becoming too bitter.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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Quinoa When cooked well, quinoa is a soft grain that provides protein, fiber, and amino acids that support tissue repair.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
25 Oct. 2025
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Water molecules migrate toward the saltier side, but the membrane blocks salt ions from passing.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Today, scientists are extremely excited about how AI can be used to predict the way molecules interact, transforming areas like drug discovery and materials science.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Foliage lines a patch of turf and frames views of Shark Island and the Harbour Bridge across Rose Bay.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
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SpaceX owns other land plots in the Brownsville, Texas area in Cameron County, but apparently had no right to use this patch.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In retirement, Paulsen does a little bit of everything.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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While speaking with James Austin Johnson at 'Rolling Stone's' Musicians on Musicians event, Role Model revealed the interesting bit of 'Sally' lore.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Clean quartz countertops daily with warm, soapy water to wipe away spills and crumbs.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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It's powered by a digital motor that spins up to 110,000 RPM, and delivers 115 Air Watts of suction that pulls up dirt, pet hair, and crumbs across carpets or hard floors.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Granule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granule. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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