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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 kernels
Grill ears in their husks, then cut the kernels from the cob and add them to salads, salsas, grain bowls, or vegetable dishes.
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Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
Queue our first montage of black-and-white movie clips (this time from The Hustler) that tip us off to the cinematic kernels from which Sugar learned to charm a civilian.
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Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
This will help the corn kernels warm up instead of just splitting open.
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Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
Sweet Corn The inedible husk and silk of sweet corn provide a protective layer for its edible kernels.
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Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
12 June 2026
Using a sharp knife, cut the kernels off of 8 ears of corn.
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Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
One night in 1983, the two smothered Smith’s kitchen in corn kernels.
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Tanya Babbar,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
The manufacturing plant will focus on turning the raw material into tri-structural isotropic (TRISO) fuel kernels.
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
When cool enough to handle, cut kernels from cobs and coarsely chop onion.
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Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
Queue our first montage of black-and-white movie clips (this time from The Hustler) that tip us off to the cinematic kernels from which Sugar learned to charm a civilian.
—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
This will help the corn kernels warm up instead of just splitting open.
—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
Sweet Corn The inedible husk and silk of sweet corn provide a protective layer for its edible kernels.
—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
12 June 2026
Using a sharp knife, cut the kernels off of 8 ears of corn.
—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
One night in 1983, the two smothered Smith’s kitchen in corn kernels.
—
Tanya Babbar,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
The manufacturing plant will focus on turning the raw material into tri-structural isotropic (TRISO) fuel kernels.
—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
When cool enough to handle, cut kernels from cobs and coarsely chop onion.
—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kernels
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Larger roots mean larger iris blooms and better plant vitality the following year.
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During a scene in the show toward the end, Hargitay's character roots through several boxes around her.
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Unlike stars, which generate energy from thermonuclear fusion in their cores, brown dwarfs are too small to have ongoing fusion power.
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Sediment cores - long cylinders of material drilled from riverbeds and lakebeds - gave us a chronological record of what was deposited over decades.
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Millennials have a soft spot in their hearts for babydoll tops.
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Our hearts go out to the people who were lost, their families, and everyone who has been impacted.
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One notable upgrade is the Sheet Mask Boost Mode, specifically designed to help hydrating essences penetrate deeper into the skin.
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In this process, neuroscientists assess the emotional benefits of natural essences using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI).
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“Kernels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kernels. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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