granules

noun

plural of granule
as in particles
a very small piece is there one granule of truth in that statement?

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Recent Examples of granules Vortex structures At 416 nanometers, the solar surface is dominated by granules, the convection cells that carry heat from the interior. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026 Benefits of Rabbit Repellents Commercial rabbit repellents are easy to apply, either as a ready-to-use spray or as scatterable granules. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 18 July 2026 In another bowl, stir together extra-large eggs, instant coffee granules, pure vanilla extract, and sugar. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2026 Manufacturing process Extrusion-spheronization was used to manufacture uniform high-explosive granules. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026 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 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 Add some Mosquito Bits granules to keep mosquitoes from breeding in the water. — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for granules
  1. particles
  2. specks
  3. flecks
  4. grains
  5. bits
  6. molecules
  7. patches
  8. scraps
Noun
  • Most is in the form of subatomic particles called neutrinos, which carry little energy individually but are generated in vast numbers when a star explodes.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The sound of the title track is reminiscent of kicking a pebble on a road or watching dust particles dancing in a shaft of light.
    — Vogue, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of particles
Noun
  • Pay close attention to where leaves meet the stem, the underside of leaves, and within the petals for any movement or tiny specks.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The specks of dirt on the screen, that’s a byproduct of the process that Imax projectors use to advance the frames.
    — Chris Stanton, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of specks
Noun
  • Little flecks of roasted sweet potato pepper the cake, and a tangy cream cheese glaze is a perfect complement to the warm spices and crunchy topping.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of flecks
Noun
  • To make this gluten-free, replace the couscous with 1 1/2 cups cooked rice or quinoa, or skip the grains entirely and stir in 2 cups cauliflower rice with the peppers and beef.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Mai is propagating more than 170 varieties collected from refugees around the world, helping preserve these precious grains while studying which are best suited to our changing climate.
    — Laura Mclively, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of grains
Noun
  • The full-bodied physicality with which delas Alas imbues her performance turns such punishingly poignant bits into the stuff of boisterous spectacle.
    — Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The yoke-like steering features hammered aluminum bits, referencing the armor worn by medieval knights.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of bits
Noun
  • Changing these printing conditions caused the molecules to align in one of two perpendicular directions.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
  • High temperatures cause air molecules to spread farther apart, making the air less dense or thinner.
    — Emma Balleste, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of molecules
Noun
  • Luggage tags and monogram patches are available in 21 colours.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Crucially, Marvel Tokon backs up its eye candy with a solid game (even if patches are required to fix iffy PC performance).
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of patches
Noun
  • Take one scroll through his Instagram account, which shows off photos of trotters (pig feet) stuffed with sweetbreads (animal pancreas) and Alsatian headcheese (a mold made of pig scraps, usually from the animal’s head).
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026
  • On Monday, compostable cups, cutlery and bin liners were mixed in with a delivery of food scraps and lobster shells.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of scraps

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“Granules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granules. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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