as in particle
a very small piece
not a molecule of sense in that girl
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Recent Examples of molecule
Lowers Chronic Disease Risk Orange juice is rich in antioxidants, compounds that help prevent cell damage from unstable molecules called free radicals, a process known as oxidative stress.
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Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
That’s not the case with this gentle toner from Renee Rouleau, which calls on antioxidant elderberry to neutralize free radicals (unstable molecules that can damage cells and contribute to aging), fight hyperpigmentation, and help promote collagen production.
—Esme Benjamin, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
This receptor normally gives passage to gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), an important molecule that inhibits brain activity.
—Rj MacKenzie, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2025
The oil contains omega-6s that help with creating the building blocks for several molecules.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 3 Sep. 2025
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Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
That’s not the case with this gentle toner from Renee Rouleau, which calls on antioxidant elderberry to neutralize free radicals (unstable molecules that can damage cells and contribute to aging), fight hyperpigmentation, and help promote collagen production.
—Esme Benjamin, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
This receptor normally gives passage to gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), an important molecule that inhibits brain activity.
—Rj MacKenzie, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2025
The oil contains omega-6s that help with creating the building blocks for several molecules.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for molecule
Noun
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In the bathroom, your skin isn't the only thing that shed particles that turn into dust.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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It’s assumed that there are more relationships, and deeper (mathematical) connections, between the particles that are known to exist in the Universe.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
5 Sep. 2025
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The cold gave us the sense of being a tiny little speck in this big city, and then of going through a door into a warm space with twelve other musicians.—
Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
4 Sep. 2025
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The waterfront spread near the northern Indiana town of Culver is listed for a speck under $20 million with Andrea Kelly of Encore Sotheby’s International Realty.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
3 Sep. 2025
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Instead of splitting heavy atoms like uranium or plutonium to release energy, fusion works by fusing hydrogen atoms to form helium for energy.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Sep. 2025
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The companies provide an example where quantum computers simulate the behavior of atoms and molecules, while traditional AI supercomputers simultaneously provide massive data analysis on the output.—
Marco Chiappetta,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Subtle bits of faux wheat give it additional texture, and there’s an attached loop in the back for easy hanging.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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There’s trouble in paradise in this surprisingly profound soccer comedy, which takes an episode from 2002 that passed most of the world by but left the Republic of Ireland in bits, so much so that it was even compared (elsewhere, obviously) to the death of Princess Diana.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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Its black and white or brown flecks convey a fresh, modern feel that's ideal for breaking away from the tyranny of basics.—
María Munsuri,
Glamour,
24 Aug. 2025
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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,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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If a breakout happens, Schaffer is a fan of pimple patches.—
Khanh T.L. Tran,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Updates often include patches for security vulnerabilities that malware can exploit.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The mixer's bowl boasts a distinctive walnut shade and wood grain pattern, and its food-safe seal means the bowl works hard (and looks good doing it).—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Our tester found that the technology along with the small grain size made the litter generally easier to scoop than others she’s tried.—
Kayla Blanton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Salazar’s face and snippets of his stand-up postgame interview were plastered across social media and any other place baseball is discussed.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The new trailer for the episode features snippets of interviews with Mosby, as well as footage of Syed’s legal team and supporters, and interviews with Syed himself from prison.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Molecule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/molecule. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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