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a very small piece
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Recent Examples of granules
When to Use Kosher Salt Kosher salt is not as dense as table salt—because the two have different-sized granules, they cannot be used interchangeably.
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Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2026
Once those granules are removed, shingles become more vulnerable to premature aging, cracking, and water intrusion.
—Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 14 June 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
Mix the granules into water and apply regularly.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
In 2025, researchers in southern Oregon found starch granules that reveal how Native Americans processed food thousands of years ago.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2026
Once those granules are removed, shingles become more vulnerable to premature aging, cracking, and water intrusion.
—Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 14 June 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
Mix the granules into water and apply regularly.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
In 2025, researchers in southern Oregon found starch granules that reveal how Native Americans processed food thousands of years ago.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for granules
Noun
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Cool the griddle completely and wipe up any rust particles or debris with paper towels.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
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With a 9-liter filter basket and wide intake area, it’s designed to capture everything from fine particles to large leaves, requiring less emptying and freeing up more pool time.—
V BRAND STORIES,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Flash frames, scratches and specks of dust pop up randomly on the screen.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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This looks like tiny black or reddish-brown specks that resemble coffee grounds.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
Noun
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But flecks of green were visible throughout the stadium as Algeria fans made their presence known as well.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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There are also flecks of red embedded throughout the pattern.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Kosher salt, with its coarse, medium-sized grains, is favored for its clean flavor, versatility, and ease of handling.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 June 2026
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Straw is the agricultural byproduct of harvesting cereal grains such as barley, wheat and rice.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
13 June 2026
Noun
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The pieces are machine washable — a practical necessity for unavoidable spills and stains in the kitchen — and the cloth bits are made from 100 percent cotton.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Irregular, edges catch oil differently, crisping into jagged, craggly bits while softer interior pockets hold onto dressing, broth, or sauce—the kind of varied texture that makes each bite its own.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
Noun
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In this concept, rather than boiling the liquid, it is run through a molecular sieve that catches specific molecules based on their size.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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In addition, the scientists noted their new device could mimic the activity of critical molecules known as neuromodulators.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Since applying those patches to the Cameroon players’s arms wasn’t really an option, a rethink was required.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The Saudis should be thrilled with the draw, as favored Uruguay, La Celeste, dominated large patches of the match with 67 percent overall possession, a 10-3 margin in shots, 14-4 in corner kicks, more than double the accurate passes and forcing nine saves of the busy Saudi goalkeeper.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Don't leave food scraps sitting around.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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The little four-note melodic scraps tumble over each other ceaselessly in a call-and-response that scrambles your sense of which end is transmission and which is reception.—
Jayson Greene,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
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“Granules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granules. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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