as in particle
a very small piece
is there one granule of truth in that statement?
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Recent Examples of granule
Physical exfoliators have granules that manually buff away dead skin cells from the surface of your skin.
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 Feb. 2026
Add fertilizer granules at planting time and three weeks after planting out to encourage strong stems and large heads.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 27 Feb. 2026
Look for missing, curling, or granule-loss shingles in the inspection report.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 19, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Over time, the granules will break down, and the plant absorbs the nutrients.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Jan. 2026
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 Feb. 2026
Add fertilizer granules at planting time and three weeks after planting out to encourage strong stems and large heads.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 27 Feb. 2026
Look for missing, curling, or granule-loss shingles in the inspection report.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 19, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Over time, the granules will break down, and the plant absorbs the nutrients.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for granule
Noun
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The particles that make up these dark nebulae are of a finite size, and that size is extremely good at absorbing visible light.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Mar. 2026
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Burning coal produces fine particles that lodge deep in the lungs and bloodstream, raising the risk of heart disease, stroke, lung cancer and chronic respiratory disease, according to the World Health Organization.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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A little speck on the metaphorical Southlake Carroll wall that’s been historically dominated by its eight-time state champion football program.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Learning how to apply mascara correctly can level up your whole eye look—but without the proper technique, even the best mascara can leave you with clumps, smears, or black specks across your face.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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Using x-ray fluorescence spectrometry, scholars determined that the ancient off-white fluid was composed of calcite, huntite, and miniscule flecks of yellow orpiment, a highly toxic sulfide of arsenic that Egyptians also used in medicine to treat syphilis and malaria.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Full-grain leather, soft wool, and refined tweed set the tone, while a floor-to-ceiling curtain ensures total privacy.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2026
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About 12% of the world’s trade typically passes through Suez, including oil, natural gas, grain and everything from toys to electronics.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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During a recent presentation at the Medicine and Science in Ultra-Endurance Sports conference, Stuempfle cited endotoximea—when molecules normally confined to the GI tract leak into the blood—as a likely cause of severe stomach problems.—
Brad Stulberg,
Outside,
26 Mar. 2026
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In a separate study from 2024, scientists reported that sharks in the waters off Brazil tested positive for cocaine and benzoylecgonine, the primary molecule in cocaine.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Some lemur populations survive in forest patches so small that a single fire or logging operation could eliminate them entirely.—
Mireya Mayor,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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When stocks hit a rough patch, or economic uncertainty abounds, safe haven assets like gold or government bonds can provide investors with some protection.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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A little bit of that football mindset in the sense of you just got to go 1-0 that day.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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Hours and hours of rolling green hills and rice paddies passed by the windows, the pale pools amid the shoots flashing bits of sky.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Your reward will be an ultra-tender crumb.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Restaurant critic Cesar Hernandez lauded the toasty scent of the bread’s crust as well as its custardy crumb.—
Mario Cortez,
San Francisco Chronicle,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Granule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granule. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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