as in particle
a very small piece
is there one granule of truth in that statement?
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Recent Examples of granule
Add fertilizer granules at planting time and three weeks after planting out to encourage strong stems and large heads.
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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
Nuzolvenc, developed through a public-private partnership, comes in granules that dissolve in water.
—Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
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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
Nuzolvenc, developed through a public-private partnership, comes in granules that dissolve in water.
—Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for granule
Noun
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The perhaps ironic primary cause is regulations on international shipping reducing pollutant particles, which reflected sunlight into space.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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These particles move through a continuous space-time and interact via forces.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As for the killings of his wife and in-laws, Zeigler’s lawyers contend the real killer would have blood spatter on their clothes, which Zeigler did not save for two specks of Perry Edwards’ blood on his shoes.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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The specks of warmth salvaged from the inside of the patrol car, which had clung to his skin under his gray sweatpants and hooded striped sweatshirt, soon fell away.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
8 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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Just before my visit, a motor on one of the farm’s grain bins needed repairs.—
Boyce Upholt,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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When the rice and whole grains are cool, add to a large bowl with the remaining salad ingredients, adding the lamb’s lettuce (or rocket, or spinach) last and tossing everything together.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Now the molecule was DMT, which causes an extremely intense but relatively short trip.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Its apparently smooth screen quickly dissolves into a jiggling lattice of molecules, which in turn resolve into clouds of electrons buzzing around atomic nuclei.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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How dopamine patches are marketed Dopamine plays a key role in encouraging us to stay motivated, and research suggests ADHD may be linked to issues with the way dopamine is transmitted within the brain.—
Helena Kudiabor,
SELF,
13 Mar. 2026
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Finneas in seafoam-green under-eye patches, Ariana Madix in purple on the Taco Bell purple carpet, and Benson Boone doing a backflip to announce a dessert Crunchwrap.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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With a swell of applause and a burst of smoke and explosions, Fuerza closed out the night — an apt ending for a band that isn’t afraid to break the rules a little bit.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2026
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For scuff marks or sticky buildup, Stein likes to use a slightly stronger vinegar solution or a damp cloth with a tiny bit of dish soap.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But there’s a better way—an alternative method that produces a far more tender crumb without any additional work.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Mar. 2026
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Head to Butiama Beach near the charming capital, Kilindoni, or the southern shores of Chole Bay for cookie-crumb-like sands and scenic tidal flats.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Granule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granule. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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