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
To ensure the highest quality, the kernels are non-GMO, and the seasonings are made in small batches.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
The launch of the guacamole coincides with a brand refresh for Tostitos, whose packaging recently underwent a modernized redesign that features nods to corn kernels and cobs tucked into the graphics.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
According to the exploit’s disclosure page, a patch for Copy Fail was added to the mainline Linux kernel on April 1st.
—Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 1 May 2026
Also known as wheat kernels, wheat berries are encased in husks zipped along the tops of stalks and removed in a process known as threshing.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
The launch of the guacamole coincides with a brand refresh for Tostitos, whose packaging recently underwent a modernized redesign that features nods to corn kernels and cobs tucked into the graphics.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
According to the exploit’s disclosure page, a patch for Copy Fail was added to the mainline Linux kernel on April 1st.
—Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 1 May 2026
Also known as wheat kernels, wheat berries are encased in husks zipped along the tops of stalks and removed in a process known as threshing.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kernel
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What is striking about this moment is that America is not merely acknowledging the Jewish roots of some of its values historically, but openly turning again to a distinctly Jewish practice as a possible source of wisdom for the present.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Many stayed, putting down roots that grew into multigenerational farming families who continue to shape the region’s dynamic food scene.—
Vivian Chung,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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Social engagement, community involvement, and faith in the structures that organize daily life are among the study’s core predictors of whether an older adult feels their life has meaning—and all of them depend, at least in part, on trust.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Creating pieces that make women feel comfortable and confident through every stage of motherhood has always been at the core of Bumpsuit.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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The aye-aye, in essence, became a woodpecker by primate standards.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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The Mario series was maturing alongside the greater video-game landscape, but its childlike essence remained—not through docile cuteness, but through a more grandiose fusion of wonder, whimsy, and wistfulness.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
9 May 2026
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Eating snacks rich in magnesium, potassium, calcium, and fiber can help lower blood pressure and support heart health.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
11 May 2026
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Small habits and lifestyle changes can also benefit your blood pressure and overall heart health.—
Jennifer Berger,
Verywell Health,
11 May 2026
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“Kernel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kernel. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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