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 Psyllium is taken by mouth and comes in a variety of forms, including powder, granules, capsules, liquid, and wafer. — Melissa Fiorenza, HEALTH, 11 Sep. 2026 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

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Noun

Since particles from hotter matter generally have more momentum, the changes revealed how the fireball’s temperature varies between collisions.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
The quantumness involved is simple, fleeting, and kind of unavoidable — even in a flask of dead chemicals, some tiny particles will tunnel through energetic barriers.

— Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of particles

Noun

How Long Bird Seed Lasts Most bird seed lasts six to 12 months when stored properly, with high-oil food types generally spoiling faster than grains like corn, milo, millet, or oats.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026
The even mixing of the isotopes suggests that it was formed from fine dust grains rather than clumpy, coarser material.

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of grains

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Speaking in the October/November issue of Reader’s Digest, out Friday, Groban told interviewer Leigh Belz Ray (who is also the 104-year-old magazine’s editor in chief) that he was cautioned that the comedy bits might confuse some fans of his music.

— Paul Grein, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026
Both Carrie Ann and Derek praise Guillermo for committing to the character of the dance instead of comedy bits.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of bits

Noun

The resulting signals contain information about the structure of molecules, allowing researchers to distinguish between different substances.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
In this event, the antibodies can grab onto molecules dangling off the outside of the egg as well as molecules secreted by the egg.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of molecules

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Elsewhere in the top 10 were Eos and The Ordinary, while Hero Cosmetics took the number-10 spot for its signature pimple patches.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
The support page is meant for IT administrators, and mainly reiterates what Google already announced, including regular updates and security patches for ChromeOS through mid-2034.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of patches

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For the preview, Preston is using eX-Ray recycled cotton made from pre-consumer factory offcuts and production scraps, along with deadstock fabric from past collections.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
The storm scraps flights, concerts and sports events The storm forced a change of plans for many people.

— Matthew Mulligan, NBC news, 26 Sep. 2026

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