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
  • While cannabis and alcohol may seem to assist in sleep, these substances offer a cheap trick.
    — Joan M. Cook, Time, 31 July 2026
  • Regulatory change accelerates yearly, and new supply chains routinely add countries, tiers and substances to their infrastructure.
    — Kunal Chopra, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of substances
Noun
  • The cobs are grated by hand on a box grater, before the grated kernels are folded into a batter of buttermilk, egg, flour, salt, and leavener.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 30 July 2026
  • While corn on the cob is a no, kernels from the cob are a yes.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 24 July 2026
Definition of kernels
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  • Keep sentimental items, practical basics, and timeless staples like well-fitting jeans, blazers, and versatile shoes.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Amazon’s Outlet has swimsuits, cover-ups, and other warm-weather staples starting at just $10, making now a smart time to grab an extra suit without overspending.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of staples
Noun
  • To verify sensor calibration, researchers fired a beam of light nuclei into a stationary target.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
  • To search for the wave signal, this team took a different approach and used the LHC to smash together two lead nuclei to create jets of particles that were back-to-back, called a dijet event.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of nuclei
Noun
  • While persistently defiant in the face of US threats, Iranian officials have acknowledged mounting economic and social problems after five months of conflict.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The low-lying parts of the western Netherlands that are reclaimed land suffer increasingly from salinity in droughts, posing problems for farmers who grow fruit and vegetables in the fertile soil.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of problems
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  • And now, the best toner pads have joined the other post-cleanse staples, including face essences and milky toners, to amplify the effects of your skin-care routine and deliver additional layers of hydration to skin.
    — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 July 2026
  • In general, Daosist alchemy is understood as distilling elements of the world into potent spiritual essences.
    — Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
Definition of essences
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  • Opt for the thali and a server walks you back to a counter to choose two mains among the mixed curries, cafeteria-style.
    — Shindy Chen, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026
  • For mains, guests were given the option of beef tenderloin with beans, sesame, and house-made Sriracha or a separate protein with summer peas and a ginger scallion sauce.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 25 July 2026
Definition of mains
Noun
  • There’s no real proof that the practice burdens or restricts US commerce.
    — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 31 July 2026
  • All of the decisions are made at the ground level; there are no departments to take the burdens.
    — Seth Lederman, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of burdens
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