Definition of granulenext

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Recent Examples of granule Prime lips for a perfectly smooth, even application using the 3-in-1 Lip Scrub pen, which gently scrubs away dead skin with super-fine sugar granules and keeps lips hydrated with nourishing shea butter and algae. ABC News, 19 May 2026 Hail damage can be subtle — granule loss and small dents that shorten a roof’s life without obvious leaks. Ryan Brennan may 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026 Garbage disposals can grind small pieces of food and granules; however, large, hard and fibrous foods will cause clogs and residue over time in the disposal. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026 But humidity and moisture after the rain will result in ruptured pollen granules, resulting in pollen that is easier to carry on the wind and breathe in. Levi Keller, The Conversation, 5 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for granule
Recent Examples of Synonyms for granule
Noun
  • Giant fans at the air bases would blow the pale particles around, Jack said, putting him directly in the path of the chemical.
    Nicole Borman, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • These particles act as seeds on which water vapor condenses to form cloud droplets.
    Yunyao Li, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • By Pond Farm is now asking a speck under $4 million with Turpin Realtors/Forbes Global Properties.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 July 2026
  • Rather than waiting several years to look at the object through the VLT once more, Sutlieff, Bonse and their colleagues dove into older, archival imagery of the star system, looking for signs of their speck.
    Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • One image of her right knee showed flecks of blue plastic that prosecutors said came from an inflatable pool Burke used to collect blood while dismembering her body.
    Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026
  • Someone unfamiliar with salt bread might even suspect a major baking error, seeing a questionably smooth croissant that entirely missed the lamination process, adorned with only a few flecks of salt acting as its saving grace.
    Candy Hom, AJC.com, 19 July 2026
Noun
  • The second follows in winter through the barn door, because grain is feed, often the largest variable cost in pork, chicken, eggs, milk and beef; those contract highs in Paris are next winter’s feed bills arriving early.
    Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Under Kennedy’s stewardship, the HHS inverted the traditional food pyramid which placed grains at the bottom (most consumed) and fats and oils at the top (least consumed).
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • Searching a near-infinite chemical universe, Stokes’s team asked a model to generate candidate molecules.
    Dr. Mario García, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • In each antenna, a complex series of molecules maintains their circadian clock , which, when combined with sunlight cues, gives them their sense of direction.
    Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
Noun
  • These plant pests stimulate the Mexican petunia foliage to grow hairlike portions that form the white patches.
    Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
  • After a brief rough patch, Montgomery has ranked up his production at the plate lately.
    Mike Barner, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • And in April 2026 a researcher chasing Project Eleven's Q-Day Prize broke a 15-bit key on real quantum hardware.
    Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • This light, summery soup is filled with fresh sweet corn and zucchini, and topped with savory bacon bits.
    Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 2 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • This allows the crumb to set before soaking up the pudding, which results in an ideal texture.
    Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Birdie was still sitting at the table, with just a few crumbs on her plate.
    Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026

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“Granule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granule. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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