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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
With pink kernels that glimmer like precious stones?
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The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Get the recipe > Saveur’s editor at large Shane Mitchell shared these Southern-style pancakes, which get their subtle chew from fresh corn kernels.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
With dry processing, the coconut meat is dried to create kernels.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 28 Aug. 2025
When the uncertain pollination is at its worst, if 15% to 25% of every ear of corn doesn’t have kernels, that could mean a significant yield loss over a large field, said Nicolle Ritchie, a Michigan State University extension agent who helps Walton and Rynd survey their crops.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2025
Popcorn kernels, with no toppings, contain several minerals important for canine nutrition, such as magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, fiber and vitamins.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Or order dishes from their blackboard menus—including prego do lombo, loin steak sandwich, or xerem de raia—skate with corn kernels.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Cut kernels from corn and chop bacon.
—Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
Simply cut the kernels from the cobs and toss with hot pasta, a little oil and a sprinkling of cheese.
—Beth Dooley, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2025
The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Get the recipe > Saveur’s editor at large Shane Mitchell shared these Southern-style pancakes, which get their subtle chew from fresh corn kernels.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
With dry processing, the coconut meat is dried to create kernels.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 28 Aug. 2025
When the uncertain pollination is at its worst, if 15% to 25% of every ear of corn doesn’t have kernels, that could mean a significant yield loss over a large field, said Nicolle Ritchie, a Michigan State University extension agent who helps Walton and Rynd survey their crops.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2025
Popcorn kernels, with no toppings, contain several minerals important for canine nutrition, such as magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, fiber and vitamins.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Or order dishes from their blackboard menus—including prego do lombo, loin steak sandwich, or xerem de raia—skate with corn kernels.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Cut kernels from corn and chop bacon.
—Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
Simply cut the kernels from the cobs and toss with hot pasta, a little oil and a sprinkling of cheese.
—Beth Dooley, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kernels
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Unlike legacy von Neumann architectures that have different resources available for different types of workloads, compute-in-memory designs offer more homogenous cores that can achieve higher utilization across broader workload types.—
Lee-Lean Shu,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Researchers from the Prakash Lab and the lab of Kevin Arrigo, professor of Earth system science, extracted ice cores from 12 stations and used a suite of microscopes developed by the Prakash Lab to image inside the ice.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
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This Chardonnay is both a step forward and a nod to its roots, Myers says, as Chardonnay was one of the first grapes that founder Justin Baldwin planted in his vineyard.—
Jeanette Hurt,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The problem is that standing water in the soil deprives roots of oxygen.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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This isn't the first time a dog with an unusual breed mix has melted hearts online.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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For each, the state placed hoods over the men's heads, strapped them in a chair, placed targets over their hearts, and shot them simultaneously with three bullets.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Enchanted glittered with edible pink shimmer dust, and bursting with fruity, botanical flavors – Grey Goose with watermelon basil essences, vermouth and basil.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Kernels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kernels. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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