as in particle
a very small piece
not a molecule of sense in that girl
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Recent Examples of molecule
Researchers are still trying to understand why, but Link said fatty muscles release inflammation-causing molecules including cytokines, which is one way the phenomenon could cause health problems.
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Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
But antibiotics also place bacteria under stress, and that stress can cause bacteria to release more extracellular vesicles carrying inflammatory molecules.
—Panteha Torabian, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Physicists rely on the charge density to do so, akin to the density of water molecules in a cloud.
—ArsTechnica, 14 Apr. 2026
Alongside these minerals, dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants, which help counteract free radicals—harmful molecules linked to chronic diseases.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 13 Apr. 2026
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Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
But antibiotics also place bacteria under stress, and that stress can cause bacteria to release more extracellular vesicles carrying inflammatory molecules.
—Panteha Torabian, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Physicists rely on the charge density to do so, akin to the density of water molecules in a cloud.
—ArsTechnica, 14 Apr. 2026
Alongside these minerals, dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants, which help counteract free radicals—harmful molecules linked to chronic diseases.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for molecule
Noun
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This allows the system to trap increasingly smaller particles.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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But some antibiotics may also push bacteria to release tiny particles that can make inflammation worse.—
Panteha Torabian,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Silvery or mottled patches on leaves, brown or distorted petal edges, dark specks (feces) or flower buds that fail to open are signs of thrips.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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Within it, there's not a speck of greenery in sight.—
Julie Bourdin,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Nuclear power takes advantage of the energy released when the nucleus of an atom, such as uranium, splits in a process called fission.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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To ensure the tick rate stays constant and the clock remains accurate, scientists closely match the laser’s energy to the energy needed to excite an electron in an atom.—
Andrei Derevianko,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2026
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For Rory McIlroy, the trek toward getting a second Masters championship got a little bit harder.—
Rod Beard,
AJC.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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For whatever sprinkling of sociopathy that Quinn might have, seeing her dead best friend’s daughter, who looks just like her best friend, standing in front of her cracks through a little bit.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2026
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Boy landed on patch of mulch Worcester police said officers arrived within a minute and found the boy conscious, alert and breathing.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Summer Fridays Jet Lag Essentials Hydration Set includes four travel-size staples—hydration mist, serum, the brand’s iconic Jet Lag Mask, and eye patches—all designed to keep your skin hydrated on the go.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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Its design, crafted by Russell Sage Studio, is meant to be an on-the-nose reflection of the distillery's famed product, with bronzy walls the color of its single malt, and a ceiling painted to look like barley, reflecting the morning dew with flecks of gold throughout.—
Alessandra Amodio,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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Berber carpet Berber is a type of loop pile carpet with flecks of color.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For stainless steel appliances, Aparacio recommends a non‑abrasive stainless‑steel spray and wiping in the direction of the grain to avoid any pesky streaks.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
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In fact, the common liquor, distilled from grains or potatoes, can be a natural alternative to many synthetic cleaning products and an inexpensive, shelf-stable swap in a pinch.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
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During the set, Bieber played songs from his latest albums SWAG and SWAG II, as well as snippets of hits from throughout his career.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
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Each snippet of information is like a single tile being laid, with the story’s mosaic slowly, and tragically, emerging.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Molecule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/molecule. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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