as in root
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
the kernel of your argument seems to be the inevitability of human migration into space
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Recent Examples of kernel
Fill the kernels into the removable lid and dump them straight into the bowl, place a slab of butter on top, and the butter melts through the grates seamlessly in the microwave.
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Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 May 2026
Bulgur is made from whole wheat kernels that have been steamed, dried and then crushed, giving it a tender texture and a subtle nutty flavor.
—Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
The kernels can become sticky during rainy or humid periods and plug up feeder ports.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2026
The ruling even prompted a reaction from Linus Torvalds, the creator and lead developer of the Linux kernel.
—ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
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Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 May 2026
Bulgur is made from whole wheat kernels that have been steamed, dried and then crushed, giving it a tender texture and a subtle nutty flavor.
—Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
The kernels can become sticky during rainy or humid periods and plug up feeder ports.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2026
The ruling even prompted a reaction from Linus Torvalds, the creator and lead developer of the Linux kernel.
—ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kernel
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Maintain an even supply of moisture to reduce stress on the plant, and water at the roots with a drip hose instead of overhead watering to avoid spreading disease.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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According to legend, the pithiviers has its roots in the first century, when Gauls combined local flour with almonds brought by Roman traders.—
Jen Rose Smith,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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And his age fits perfectly with the Sabres’ core.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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At its core, KYA focuses on making sure there’s a verified bond between an AI agent and a real human user.—
Andrew Sever,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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If Chartreuse is tasting the essence of the forest from Gaia’s own breast, then Fernet is more like shaking hands with the devil.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
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The last album began in essence as an experiment, to see if Dogstar had another chapter in them.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
29 May 2026
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For families The hotel has a kids club with supervised activities so that parents can dine, have spa treatments or shop to their hearts’ content.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Our hearts go out to Joe's family, friends and the generations of neighbors who loved him.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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“Kernel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kernel. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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