Thesaurus results for MICRONIZE

micronize

verb

Definition of micronize

as in to disintegrate

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Recent Examples of micronize Thankfully they’ve have been upgraded in recent years to be micronized so the white cast isn’t as noticeable. — Holly Carter, Peoplemag, 1 June 2023

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In the two-thousands, after the State disintegrated, Wain and two other members, Michael Showalter and Michael Ian Black, formed the trio Stella, which helped define New York’s downtown alt-comedy scene.

— Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 5 July 2026
That changed in April 2023 when unknowing construction workers unceremoniously removed a disintegrating Pinky from its eyrie.

— Ryan Steven Green, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026

Definition of disintegrate

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Most formulas use a twist or tap brush applicator that channels powder into the bristles for mess-free touch-ups over makeup throughout the day.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 1, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
The packets are filled with powdered, crystalized lime and taste like a fresh squeeze.

— Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 May 2026

Definition of powder

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While the Parkway is closed, crews will mill and pave the Squirrel Hill Tunnel, and emergency crews will do an exercise inside it.

— Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 13 July 2026
The sea of yellow applauding the efforts of the dejected Brazilian players who milled about, seemingly unwilling to accept that a match that took so long to really get going was over so quickly.

— Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

Definition of mill

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When the missile came, the explosion pulverized the building so completely that many victims could not immediately be identified.

— Bilal Shbeir, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Medical offices are encouraged to shred, burn, pulp or pulverize physical documents, according to the website.

— Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 9 July 2026

Definition of pulverize

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Dinosaur fossils can sell across a wide range, from a few thousand pounds for a tooth or fragment to tens of millions for an exceptional skeleton.

— George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026
That’s in no small part because oversight and control are fragmented, overlapping and confusing.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

Definition of fragment

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Emanuel Sharp, Isaiah Stevens and Marquel Sutton led the way as the Kings rallied to beat the Golden State Warriors Blue 91-85 on Sunday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.

— Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
Egypt made its way to the round of 16 by beating Australia on penalties.

— Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

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