variants
also microscopical
as in tiny
very small in size
even a microscopic speck of dust in the eye will cause pain
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Recent Examples of microscopic
In a nutshell, thermodynamic computing seeks to harness thermal noise—the ubiquitous microscopic jiggling of electrons caused by heat—to execute useful computation.
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Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
The cause of death remains pending while investigators await toxicology results, microscopic tissue testing and a review of Moore's medical records.
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Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Others got water laced with microscopic bits of polystyrene, the type of plastic used in Styrofoam coolers, utensils, egg cartons and food packaging.
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Michael Hawthorne,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
This microscopic roundworm lays its eggs in root tissues, causing swellings or galls to develop on infected roots.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for microscopic
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
The cause of death remains pending while investigators await toxicology results, microscopic tissue testing and a review of Moore's medical records.
—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Others got water laced with microscopic bits of polystyrene, the type of plastic used in Styrofoam coolers, utensils, egg cartons and food packaging.
—
Michael Hawthorne,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
This microscopic roundworm lays its eggs in root tissues, causing swellings or galls to develop on infected roots.
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for microscopic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for microscopic
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Merlin, a 2-year-old duck, has taken the internet by storm, captivating fans with his tiny form-fitting Team Mexico jersey and confident waddle around his home of Mexico City.
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Providing indefinite joy for the price of just one night at a hotel, this Instagram-worthy blow-up shelter is practically a portable tiny home that sets up within a few minutes.
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Why Utah's race matters nationally The new district is the biggest opportunity Utah Democrats have ever had for congressional representation, especially when the majority margin in Congress is minuscule.
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The crucial still was the one generated by the World Cup’s goal-line technology, which showed that a minuscule part of the ball was not over the line.
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The sculptural silhouette feels more like a miniature design object than a child’s chair, and will be well-loved for everything from story time to tea parties when the time comes.
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The coaster will feature four heavily detailed miniature cars as ride vehicles.
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“Microscopic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microscopic. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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