as in particle
a very small piece
not a molecule of sense in that girl
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Recent Examples of molecule
The idea was proposed in 1948 by Princeton chemist Walter Kauzmann, who theorized that cooling glass far enough could eventually produce a perfectly stable amorphous structure where molecules are packed as tightly as possible.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
Umami reflects a savory, meaty flavor triggered by the amino acid glutamate and specific molecules.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
The antioxidants in quinoa fight oxidative stress (an imbalance between antioxidants and highly reactive free radical molecules), which causes tissue damage and raises the risk of chronic health conditions.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 3 Mar. 2026
And Google DeepMind’s AlphaProteo model has proved instrumental in designing protein binders that target certain molecules, including those associated with cancer.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
Umami reflects a savory, meaty flavor triggered by the amino acid glutamate and specific molecules.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
The antioxidants in quinoa fight oxidative stress (an imbalance between antioxidants and highly reactive free radical molecules), which causes tissue damage and raises the risk of chronic health conditions.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 3 Mar. 2026
And Google DeepMind’s AlphaProteo model has proved instrumental in designing protein binders that target certain molecules, including those associated with cancer.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for molecule
Noun
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The perhaps ironic primary cause is regulations on international shipping reducing pollutant particles, which reflected sunlight into space.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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These particles move through a continuous space-time and interact via forces.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
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As for the killings of his wife and in-laws, Zeigler’s lawyers contend the real killer would have blood spatter on their clothes, which Zeigler did not save for two specks of Perry Edwards’ blood on his shoes.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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The specks of warmth salvaged from the inside of the patrol car, which had clung to his skin under his gray sweatpants and hooded striped sweatshirt, soon fell away.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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These new sensors were built using two-dimensional (2D) materials known as bimetallic thiophosphates, which measure just a few atoms across.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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In nuclear physics, discovering the internal structure of the atom led to enormous advances, but also brought us the dangers of radioactivity and atomic weapons.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Mar. 2026
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This is a fun bit of weirdness from Martin Herlihy.—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Mar. 2026
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And Cronin’s bait-and-switch bit?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Some people may benefit from vitamin patches.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
6 Mar. 2026
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Then-current neoclassicism is evident in bright scorings — for double winds and brass, strings and timpani — and patches of contrapuntal business.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Jade feels calming yet luxurious, especially when paired with flecks of gold leaf.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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Although other pests cause similar damage, thrips damage is often associate with numerous small flecks of dark green to black fecal matter.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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Wise’s essential deployment of tension is absent without the compressed grain that elevates it.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
7 Mar. 2026
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Using light pressure, begin buffing out the scratch working only in the direction of the grain.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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But snippets are all that OpenAI has provided.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2026
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The snippet of music features lyrics that have fans buzzing.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Molecule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/molecule. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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