grists

noun

plural of grist
as in substances

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  1. substances
  2. kernels
  3. staples
  4. nuclei
  5. problems
  6. essences
  7. mains
  8. burdens
Noun
  • Kratom and 7-OH drew media attention in Los Angeles County last year when both substances, along with others, were linked to the deaths of six people, prompting state officials to pull associated products off the shelves.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Researchers warned that a failure could release waste containing toxic substances, including arsenic and mercury, potentially affecting Indigenous communities more than 40 kilometers (25 miles) downstream.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of substances
Noun
  • In their experiments, the team found silicon in the kernels before irradiation.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The kernels also give you more control over how to prepare the popcorn.
    — Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of kernels
Noun
  • Sears, Macy's, JCPenney, Dillard's — all absolute staples in a shopping mall back in the '80s and '90s.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The brands describe the capsule as a love letter to New York, using denim and sportswear staples to build their version of a city uniform.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of staples
Noun
  • Many of the heaviest elements arise only in environments where lots of free neutrons crash into atomic nuclei at great velocities.
    — Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Is an individual even a network, or is an individual just a genome, tiny little nuclei floating inside this tube?
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of nuclei
Noun
  • Much of these are solvable problems, if the right people are engaged to ensure that the community is involved from the onset.
    — Neil Chatterjee, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Could the Tesla-SpaceX merger that Elon Musk floated this week pose antitrust problems?
    — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of problems
Noun
  • Finish Skin Prep With a Toner or Essence After cleansing, a toning step can remove any leftover impurities from the pores and balance the skin’s pH level, while essences—which have a slightly thicker texture—tend to be more hydrating.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026
  • For the skincare enthusiast who knows her serums from her essences, an exfoliating cleanser from DIME Beauty can be a thoughtful addition to her routine.
    — Ethan Stone October 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of essences
Noun
  • The bar and pub has a wide food selection of appetizers, burgers, salads, flatbreads, sandwiches, bowls and mains.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The menu features handmade pasta alongside mains like trout finished with nutty brown butter and tomato pesto.
    — Nikkita Nair, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of mains
Noun
  • France and Italy have excessive welfare spending, heavy taxation and mounting debt, causing unsustainable burdens.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Even before the latest spike in global borrowing costs, most developing countries faced unprecedented debt service burdens.
    — Masood Ahmed, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of burdens
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