as in particle
a very small piece
is there one granule of truth in that statement?
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Recent Examples of granule
The key to these nourishing exfoliators is often sugar granules that gently buff flakes away; at the same time, moisturizing emollients and occlusive ingredients soften lips and lock in moisture.
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 7 Jan. 2026
The medication is administered as granules that dissolve in water.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025
When heated to about 300 degrees Celsius in an oxygen-free environment, the material forms carbon-rich granules with high calorific value.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Nov. 2025
Those granules are loaded with arsenic, which makes up roughly one percent of its total body weight, and almost entirely in its most toxic form, arsenite.
—New Atlas, 16 Nov. 2025
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 7 Jan. 2026
The medication is administered as granules that dissolve in water.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025
When heated to about 300 degrees Celsius in an oxygen-free environment, the material forms carbon-rich granules with high calorific value.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Nov. 2025
Those granules are loaded with arsenic, which makes up roughly one percent of its total body weight, and almost entirely in its most toxic form, arsenite.
—New Atlas, 16 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for granule
Noun
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Filtration system Vacuum cleaners have filters that can trap tiny dirt and dust particles, preventing them from escaping into the air or vacuum.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Under previous standards, only the first liter of water that came out of a faucet in a residential unit would be sampled to test for lead particles — but now, both the first and fifth liters of water must be sampled.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Tiny beads of blood had seeped out and dried into tiny specks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Feb. 2026
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Here indeed was a dense speck of wilderness under preserve.—
John Bowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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That, plus distinct green (herbs) and black (pepper) flecks, made this contender feel higher-end, inspiring us to declare Trader Joe’s the best ranch dressing overall.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Feb. 2026
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As Dracula, Jones is giddy and joyous with flecks of depravity bursting through as the plot expands to include his ethereal bond with Harker’s fiancée, Mina Murray (also Bleu).—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 Feb. 2026
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Filled with grains or noodles, veggies, and protein, easy bowl meals are healthy and filling, which is a winning weeknight combo.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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Don’t overlook whole grains like quinoa, sorghum, and farro.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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In the gel polymer, the lithium ions are forced to coordinate more strongly with anions than with solvent molecules.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
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When dusting, dampen your rag since dust and water molecules conveniently latch onto each other.—
Nashia Baker,
Martha Stewart,
19 Feb. 2026
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Lastly, entrance is now €18/$20—pricey for a park, perhaps, though this is definitely not your typical picnic patch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Cancer Alley is one of many patches of America — mostly minority and poor — that suffer higher levels of air pollution from fossil fuel facilities that emit tiny particles connected to higher death rates.—
Dorany Pineda,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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That legitimizes it a little bit.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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Larger objects in an avalanche tend to stay near the snow’s surface, while smaller bits of debris get buried.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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Go over your mattress using a vacuum with an upholstery attachment to remove dust, hair, and crumbs.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
15 Feb. 2026
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Crumb Trays That little tray under your toaster may be hidden from sight, but that doesn't mean the crumbs magically disappear.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Granule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granule. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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