as in particle
a very small piece
is there one granule of truth in that statement?
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Recent Examples of granule
Thanks to its black carbon Odor Shield granules, this odor-locking cat litter delivers active odor control to help create a pleasant litter box environment.
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Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Much like the worcestershire sauce hiding out in this banana bread recipe makes the fruit taste even more banana-like, the vanilla extract and instant coffee granules turn up the volume on the chocolate flavor.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2025
Brown sugar granules gently remove stubborn flakes, while jojoba and argan oil deliver a nourishing dose of hydration to help keep skin from drying out.
—Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
The foam, rubber and textile granules are then sold to manufacturers to be made back into items such as shoe parts, yoga mats, or flooring for playgrounds and outdoor sports centers.
—Aj Willingham, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
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Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Much like the worcestershire sauce hiding out in this banana bread recipe makes the fruit taste even more banana-like, the vanilla extract and instant coffee granules turn up the volume on the chocolate flavor.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2025
Brown sugar granules gently remove stubborn flakes, while jojoba and argan oil deliver a nourishing dose of hydration to help keep skin from drying out.
—Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
The foam, rubber and textile granules are then sold to manufacturers to be made back into items such as shoe parts, yoga mats, or flooring for playgrounds and outdoor sports centers.
—Aj Willingham, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for granule
Noun
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Microplastics are small plastic particles that come from broken down plastics, according to a study in the National Library of Medicine.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Hydrolyzed marine collagen undergoes a process called enzymatic hydrolysis that breaks it down into even smaller particles called collagen peptides.—
Veronica Cristino,
Vogue,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Within the span of a few days, an innocuous speck can turn a loaf of bread from prime sandwich material into a hideous mass of blue-green fuzz—an appetite-killing sight if ever there was one.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
1 May 2025
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The dark speck near the bottom at the end of the line is Curiosity.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This nude lipstick shade has just a touch of warmth to it, plus gold flecks that catch the light for fuller-looking lips.—
Claire Sullivan,
Footwear News,
6 May 2025
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For all his flaws, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s willingness to speak openly about autism as a public health concern led some of us to find flecks of hope in his arrival as secretary of health and human services.—
Mark Kendall,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Always work with the grain of the wood and keep the nozzle moving to prevent noticeable lines.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
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The independent lab also tested another 66 samples of nine ancient grains: amaranth, barley, buckwheat, bulgur, couscous, farro, millet, quinoa and spelt. Results showed rice purchased by shoppers contained 28 times more arsenic than the alternative grains.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Your body uses tryptophan to synthesize several important molecules, including melatonin and serotonin.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
12 May 2025
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So, rather than showing chemical fingerprints that could indicate the presence of atmospheric molecules like carbon dioxide, methane or water vapor, the spectra of sub-Neptunes have generally offered little useful information.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Soon after release, one more major lighting feature, Ray Reconstruction, will be added in a post-launch patch.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
12 May 2025
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Such a rough patch at Barcelona, where Miami’s elite quartet — and Mascherano — plied their trade, would have likely been catastrophic.—
Martin Rogers,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Inflation eased to a four-year low Your wallet may feel a tiny bit of ease.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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That promo bit was preceded by a series of surprise mini-concerts at other bars in Boston and Nashville, as well as a pop-in at Nashville’s Santa’s Pub with Noah Kahan for a short dual set and reconstruction the pop-up pub at the Coachella Festival.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
13 May 2025
Noun
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The vacuum is equipped with three suction modes that can tackle small debris like dust and pet hair, plus large particles like crumbs and dirt.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
8 May 2025
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Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins Servings: 12 The crumb of this strawberry cake is ultra tender, especially when studded with fresh strawberries that turn jammy when cooked.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 May 2025
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“Granule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granule. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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