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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
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.
—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
Cool completely, then cut kernels from cobs.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
Some anglers even stain the kernels red, supposedly simulating salmon eggs.
—Byron W. Dalrymple, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
The sugars in corn kernels break down very fast, turning your corn unpleasantly starchy.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
To keep them fresh even longer, wrap each corn cob individually in a damp paper towel to keep the kernels from drying out.
—Staff Author, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
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.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 May 2026
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
Cool completely, then cut kernels from cobs.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
Some anglers even stain the kernels red, supposedly simulating salmon eggs.
—Byron W. Dalrymple, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
The sugars in corn kernels break down very fast, turning your corn unpleasantly starchy.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
To keep them fresh even longer, wrap each corn cob individually in a damp paper towel to keep the kernels from drying out.
—Staff Author, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
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.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kernels
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The 36-year-old entrepreneur from Stanford, Connecticut, moved to Mexico City last year to reconnect with the roots of his late grandparents.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Jason Momoa, who was born in Hawaii, was photographed helping Lola arrange traditional colorful Hawaiian garlands, the leis, a tribute to her roots.—
Monica Coviello,
Vanity Fair,
11 June 2026
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New luxury tax thresholds were introduced, imposing punitive roster-building restrictions on big spenders, scaring teams away from keeping their championship cores intact.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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Additionally, their cores can (usually) be removed, allowing sealant to be injected through them into tubeless tires.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
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La Familia members typically bang drums and sing their hearts out from opening to closing whistle but decided to stay quiet and brought no flags or instruments to the stadium.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
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Friendship inevitably blooms, and when Sidney leaves the scene (and Norton the series) at the end of Season 4, many hearts (including Geordie’s) are broken.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Like almost all modern iterations of music, the genre of Catalan rumba has evolved alongside streaming-era influences and the younger generations of musicians who have taken up its sonic essences and distilled them through their own lenses.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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Many imitation almond extracts or essences rely on synthetic benzaldehyde for flavor, which can create saccharine notes that overpower delicate desserts like custards, sponges, or pastry creams.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Kernels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kernels. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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