as in particle
a very small piece
not a molecule of sense in that girl
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Recent Examples of molecule
On Earth, both molecules are only produced by microbial life, typically marine phytoplankton.
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Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
Fermentation is a simple metabolic process in which microorganisms, such as bacteria, break down organic molecules like sugars or carbohydrates into simpler compounds.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Ars Video That model was based on how lithium ions propagate through a battery's electrodes, akin to how caffeine molecules dissolve from coffee grounds.
—ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
In this process, small molecules are added to specific regions of a DNA sequence.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
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Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
Fermentation is a simple metabolic process in which microorganisms, such as bacteria, break down organic molecules like sugars or carbohydrates into simpler compounds.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Ars Video That model was based on how lithium ions propagate through a battery's electrodes, akin to how caffeine molecules dissolve from coffee grounds.
—ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
In this process, small molecules are added to specific regions of a DNA sequence.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for molecule
Noun
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It is recognized as the world’s most productive region for generating fine dust particles.—
Christophe Lavaysse,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Apr. 2025
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The particles of baking soda are so small, they can get caught in the components and clog the vacuum.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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With five stores and a small online presence, Whim is just a speck in the vast retail universe.—
Ken Belson,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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Having very high levels of fluoride can result in some erosion of tooth enamel, which can predispose people to tooth staining and can cause little white specks on the teeth, says Oller.—
Sherri Gordon, CLC,
Parents,
11 Apr. 2025
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The average density of matter in space is something like one atom per cubic meter.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, some investors say that businesses operating both offline and online, or atoms and bits respectively, are best positioned to compete.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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With about 100 vendors, there is a little bit of everything here, from jewelry to pickles and hot sauce to collectible items like coins and comic books.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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The spandex offers a little bit of stretch, while the Sorona polyester creates a fluffy texture that doesn’t feel heavy on your body.—
Jamie Ballard,
Allure,
18 Apr. 2025
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For me, there’s nothing more disappointing in a carrot cake than one that is light-colored and airy like, well, cake with flecks of carrots in it.—
Carolynn Carreño,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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Plus, because of the wet look the pair have struck on, her color looks darker, too—interspersed with golden flecks and darker, acorn tones.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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Her flare-ups have left behind patches of hyperpigmentation where her skin is noticeably darker and ashy.—
Sierra Leone Starks,
Allure,
18 Apr. 2025
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Katy Perry, Gayle King and Lauren Sánchez Go to Space and Back in Historic All-Female Blue Origin Flight While in orbit, Bowe held up a Bahamas patch, a tribute to her family.—
Brian Brant,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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For Nara Smith, spending nights researching eczema meant cutting out grains, dairy, and sugar, and leaning further into her world-famous naturopathic remedies.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
21 Apr. 2025
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After writing a viral blogpost about the ingredients found in a Chick-fil-A sandwich including food coloring, MSG and refined grains, the company invited Hari to their headquarters to discuss her concerns.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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To pass the time until the encore, the screens displayed snippets of songs for the crowd to sing along.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The doc blends snippets of each teen’s personal lives with their individual preparation for 2024 NSDA Nationals.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Molecule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/molecule. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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