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Recent Examples of kernel When beta-carotene isn't present, the kernels are pale white. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2025 Rather than constantly chasing the newest shiny kernel of knowledge, aim for depth and breadth. Dennis Kozak, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025 The Alma Trilogy Earrings ($310) are clusters of kernels in sterling silver, 18-karat rose gold vermeil and 23-karat yellow gold vermeil. Janelle Conaway, New York Times, 20 May 2025 Mexico is the third largest importer of U.S. barley and the biggest importer of U.S. malt, made from germinating kernels of barley and a key ingredient in beer. Heather Schlitz, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for kernel
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Noun
  • To remove invasive vines, cut them back to the ground, dig out roots when possible, and apply herbicide directly to fresh cuts with care—never spray near desirable plants.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
  • The root of omakase is creativity, and to that end, there’s also a whole lot of uniqueness of concept found even within the omakase realm – and for fans of omakase, there’s some incredible bucket-list experiences that must be enjoyed.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Noun
  • Bitcoin’s Code Remains Decentralized, But The Politics Are Shifting Despite growing political entanglements, Bitcoin’s core code has not changed.
    Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
  • Mayor Lauren McLean said the new hotels are helping link the core of downtown to other parts of downtown along Grove Street.
    Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2025
Noun
  • That really captured the essence of the dark ages and the medieval world.
    Joshua Lamb, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
  • Quotable Time is of the essence for these students.
    Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
Noun
  • The festival’s heart lies in the Cour d’honneur of the Palais des Papes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its original stage.
    Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • Potential symptoms include insomnia, muscle cramps, constipation, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, weakness, numbness, tingling, personality changes and heart arrhythmias, experts say.
    Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2025

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“Kernel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kernel. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.

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