as in roots
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
The sugars in corn kernels break down very fast, turning your corn unpleasantly starchy.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 June 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
Corn remains one of our favorite ways to enjoy summer’s bounty, whether grilling the cobs whole and serving with plenty of salt or simply sautéing the kernels in copious amounts of butter.
—Staff Author, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
Bulgur is made from whole wheat kernels that have been steamed, dried and then crushed, giving it a tender texture and a subtle nutty flavor.
—Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
Hulled sunflower kernels are convenient but more expensive and require careful handling to avoid moisture absorption.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2026
Bacon, sunflower kernels, and raisins make a crunchy and flavorful side dish.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 5 May 2026
To ensure the highest quality, the kernels are non-GMO, and the seasonings are made in small batches.
—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
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 June 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
Corn remains one of our favorite ways to enjoy summer’s bounty, whether grilling the cobs whole and serving with plenty of salt or simply sautéing the kernels in copious amounts of butter.
—Staff Author, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
Bulgur is made from whole wheat kernels that have been steamed, dried and then crushed, giving it a tender texture and a subtle nutty flavor.
—Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
Hulled sunflower kernels are convenient but more expensive and require careful handling to avoid moisture absorption.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2026
Bacon, sunflower kernels, and raisins make a crunchy and flavorful side dish.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 5 May 2026
To ensure the highest quality, the kernels are non-GMO, and the seasonings are made in small batches.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kernels
Noun
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Once roots are established, reduce watering to a few times a week, depending on rainfall.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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A lot of times these roots would be steeped in water to make herbal teas, and so they were used to those flavors, and used to using those ingredients.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Three concrete cores bear the primary loads of the museum, freeing the gallery floors from interior columns and enabling long, uninterrupted exhibition spaces inside the museum.—
Bridget Borgobello
May 30,
New Atlas,
30 May 2026
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Extreme bulks up the graphics processing power with the B390, containing 12 Xe cores.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2026
Noun
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For families The hotel has a kids club with supervised activities so that parents can dine, have spa treatments or shop to their hearts’ content.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Our hearts go out to Joe's family, friends and the generations of neighbors who loved him.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Noun
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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 4 Jun. 2026.
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