kernels

noun

plural of kernel
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 kernels should develop dark golden spots without becoming overly blackened. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 The manufacturing facilities convert this raw material into usable tri-structural isotropic kernels via additive manufacturing protocols and proprietary liquid jetting methods. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026 Peeking inside the husk should reveal kernels that look fresh and intact, extending to the very top of the cob. — Martha Stewart, 25 June 2026 Toss it on the grill for an easy weeknight side, boil it for buttery corn on the cob at family dinners, or slice the kernels into a bright summer corn salad for barbecues and potlucks. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 24 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kernels
  1. roots
  2. cores
  3. hearts
  4. essences
Noun
  • The clinical roots trace back to Norway in the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s, when educator and therapist Olav Skille pioneered vibroacoustic therapy (VAT) for pain, spasticity and relaxation.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • The roots of Suki’s personality and ethos trace back to her hometown in Wilmington, Delaware.
    — Meagan Jordan, VIBE.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of roots
Noun
  • The results show that the boundary cores carry a local electrical charge that blocks lithium ions while trapping electrons.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
  • As Sokolski explains, the technical steps needed to convert plutonium into bomb cores are not fundamentally more difficult than those involved in weaponizing uranium.
    — Ilan Berman, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of cores
Noun
  • The imagery particularly works for Haaland, 6ft 5in (196cm) and fond of a 6,000-calorie-a-day diet that includes cow hearts, liver and raw milk.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 10 July 2026
  • Boise Police Chief Chris Dennison, in a Thursday night news release announcing Wardlaw’s arrest, said the department’s hearts were with the young man’s family and friends.
    — Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 10 July 2026
Definition of hearts
Noun
  • In general, Daosist alchemy is understood as distilling elements of the world into potent spiritual essences.
    — Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
  • One notable upgrade is the Sheet Mask Boost Mode, specifically designed to help hydrating essences penetrate deeper into the skin.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026
Definition of essences

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