GRANULES Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Noun

The investigation report also said the fire resulted from hot metal particles falling onto vegetation below the tower, which had not been cleared in years.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
These trails form when aircraft engine emissions encounter extremely cold air found at high altitudes, causing tiny ice particles to develop.

— Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of particles

Noun

The soup itself has an almost lemon curd-like acidity and sweetness, and it’s laced with flecks of fresh corn and tiny diced pieces of zucchini.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Amid his vast responsibilities running all the departments in the Giants’ front office, Zaidi still found the time to pore over MLB Draft League statistics and look for flecks of gold.

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of flecks

Noun

This sintering method produced a tough bulk composite where diamond grains are held inside a continuous cubic boron nitride structure, with cobalt spread throughout the material.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
The best breads are made from whole or sprouted grains and contain fiber and protein with minimal processing.

— Staff Author, HEALTH, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of grains

Noun

The track, which blends smooth R&B vocals with contemporary pop production, came almost a decade after bits of the song first leaked on social media.

— Caché McClay, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Lechter selected the best bits and organized them into six lessons spread over 10 chapters.

— Christopher Cox, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of bits

Noun

The scientists tracked matter loss by following the movements of molecular hydrogen, one of the most common molecules in protoplanetary disks.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026
The association of wet environments, organic molecules and a mix of chemicals similar to those that microbes harness for energy on Earth allowed our team to conclude that conditions in Gale were once capable of supporting life.

— Ashwin R. Vasavada, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of molecules

Noun

Unlike the James Webb Space Telescope, which trades panoramic views for a narrow field of view to peer deeply into small, specific patches of the sky, Roman is built for scale.

— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Scalp Around half of people with psoriasis have symptoms affecting their scalp, such as silvery-white scaly patches, itching, and pain.

— Ruth Jessen Hickman, HEALTH, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of patches

Noun

Their mother, Avie Lee, would sew scraps of fabric together to make clothes for the family.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
The foundational text of Parton’s career, this 1971 single lovingly details her mother’s make-do resilience, stitching a fall coat from scraps of cloth in the spirit of a beloved Bible story.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

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