kernels

plural of kernel

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Recent Examples of kernels Toss the crispy gnocchi with lots of sweet, fresh corn kernels, prepared pesto and a hefty sprinkle of grated cheese, and broil until the cheese gets bubbly, gooey and slightly charred in spots. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025 But critics say the memo builds on kernels of truth before veering into unscientific fringe theories. Stephanie Armour, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025 The female’s back is covered in small protrusions that resemble popped kernels of popcorn, inspiring its genus name Zea, derived from the corn plant. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025 The restaurant is a highlight, with its hearty-but-healthy vegetable-forward dishes like baked cauliflower with wild mushrooms, cedar kernels, and mountain thyme. Adam H. Graham, AFAR Media, 14 Oct. 2025 The kernels are removed and puréed. Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025 Murphy’s Monster co-creator Ian Brennan, who writes all eight episodes, clearly savors taking kernels of truth and turning them into batches of popcorn this season. Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2025 Elote This playful pastry is shaped like an ear of corn, complete with ridges that look like kernels. Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025 There are kernels of truth in all this. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kernels
Noun
  • Moisture helps break up soil cores and promotes turf recovery after aeration.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Redevelopment in city cores will be costly, dangerous and prolonged.
    Shelly Culbertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Evolito itself traces its roots to YASA’s early axial flux technology.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
  • For better or for worse, the Halo franchise seems to be done with wacky campaign experiments and is returning to its roots.
    Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • And in both cases, the women break the men's hearts by rejecting them and leaving them in tears.
    Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The academy is a crucible for human formation, a place where minds and hearts are forged in the fire of inquiry, reflection, complexity and nuance.
    MSNBC Newsweek, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Infused in cleansers, toners, and even essences, K-beauty’s exfoliating ingredients are often gentle and appear alongside hydrators to keep skin comfortable, while still delivering their brightening, smoothing, and resurfacing benefits.
    Deanna Pai, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The songs pack a wide range of elements into a single track, starting with rock, pop, soul, funk, dub, club music, and rap, plus various other essences, from singer-songwriter-like qualities to music originating from Japan’s internet like Vocaloid.
    Billboard Japan, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025

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“Kernels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kernels. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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