MOLECULAR Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

molecular

adjective

Definition of molecular

as in specific

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Recent Examples of molecular The team says the molecular analysis indicates that the strains existed in a now-extinct variola virus lineage that bridges Old World European strains with its later variants. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 30 July 2026 Wei Yu and his colleagues at Hebei University of Technology changed the molecular structure of the material to improve its performance. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026 They’re infused with the brand’s low molecular collagen, which helps boost skin elasticity; that’s noteworthy since most collagen molecules are too large to penetrate skin. — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 July 2026 The actual science, not the Mary Catherine-as-a-7th-grader rationale, is that when heat is added into a molecular system, the molecules pick up a ton of kinetic energy as a result. — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for molecular

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Which is not entirely unreasonable given this very specific set of circumstances.

— Brian Grubb, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
The Kansas City-area college also offers an AI certificate and is making plans to tailor AI classes to specific occupations, such as human resources and medical careers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

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But opposition voices and even Spain’s defense minister have asked for Morocco to give a more detailed explanation on its response to the crisis, which was fueled by social media posts encouraging people to cross the frontier.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
While Juno was initially built to study the inner workings of Jupiter, its camera recorded the first detailed video of the planet's clouds and atmosphere.

— Tariq Malik, Space.com, 5 Aug. 2026

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Natural gas demand has increased among sectors where pipeline connections remain limited or temporary supply is needed.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
Unlike previous Ebola outbreaks, this one is caused by the less common Bundibugyo strain, for which there are no proven vaccines and treatment options remain limited.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

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