as in particles
a very small piece
not a molecule of sense in that girl
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Recent Examples of molecules
By releasing messenger molecules called neurotransmitters that open and close ion channels, neurons can nudge their neighbors’ membrane potentials up or down.
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Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 12 Jan. 2026
Participants were able to detect odorant molecules using the device, and most could reliably distinguish between different odors.
—New Atlas, 12 Jan. 2026
However, as antioxidants, the polyphenols in olive oil can neutralize those harmful molecules, thereby reducing oxidative stress and disease risk.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
Different elements and molecules absorb light at specific wavelengths, so studying the spectrum of starlight that has passed through an atmosphere can reveal a great deal about that atmosphere's composition.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 10 Jan. 2026
If TNF‑α loosens the blood-brain barrier, inflammatory molecules from the blood – as well as disease-causing pathogens – may have increased access to the reward circuitry of the brain, potentially worsening neuronal damage and dysfunction over time.
—Habibeh Khoshbouei, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2026
The oxygen and nitrogen molecules also emit ultraviolet light, which can only be detected by special cameras on satellites.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The motion of the bead against the rod causes the atoms/molecules/electrons to rub against one another, producing heat through friction, and thereby providing a method for extracting energy from the gravitational waves.
—Big Think, 7 Nov. 2025
Watson became mesmerized with the three-dimensional structures of molecules from his bacterial virus research at the university.
—Christina Zdanowicz, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 12 Jan. 2026
Participants were able to detect odorant molecules using the device, and most could reliably distinguish between different odors.
—New Atlas, 12 Jan. 2026
However, as antioxidants, the polyphenols in olive oil can neutralize those harmful molecules, thereby reducing oxidative stress and disease risk.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
Different elements and molecules absorb light at specific wavelengths, so studying the spectrum of starlight that has passed through an atmosphere can reveal a great deal about that atmosphere's composition.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 10 Jan. 2026
If TNF‑α loosens the blood-brain barrier, inflammatory molecules from the blood – as well as disease-causing pathogens – may have increased access to the reward circuitry of the brain, potentially worsening neuronal damage and dysfunction over time.
—Habibeh Khoshbouei, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2026
The oxygen and nitrogen molecules also emit ultraviolet light, which can only be detected by special cameras on satellites.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The motion of the bead against the rod causes the atoms/molecules/electrons to rub against one another, producing heat through friction, and thereby providing a method for extracting energy from the gravitational waves.
—Big Think, 7 Nov. 2025
Watson became mesmerized with the three-dimensional structures of molecules from his bacterial virus research at the university.
—Christina Zdanowicz, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for molecules
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In high-temperature molten environments, active cathode particles can dissolve into the electrolyte and migrate away from their intended sites.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Grout is very porous and, because of the indent between tiles, grout can easily collect dirt, food particles, and mold, which will discolor the grout over time.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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Their long, silvery-blue spiral arms are peppered with bright knots and specks, the telltale signposts of active, messy astrophysics in progress.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Microcalcifications appear as white specks and may indicate cancer in some cases.—
Lindsey Leake,
NBC news,
3 Jan. 2026
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This has led scientists to suggest a whole host of hypothetical particles to account for dark matter, which go beyond the standard model of particle physics and the electrons, protons and neutrons that make up the atoms that compose all everyday matter, like stars, planets, moons and our bodies.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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These oxidants then break down the metal atoms, and allow the chloride ions to bind to them and dissolve them into the solution for easy recovery.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Beyond the gong, other bits of prop comedy give them cover to dive into more controversial topics.—
Julia Black,
Vanity Fair,
8 Jan. 2026
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The live show — featuring a famed blue-skinned, apparently bald and mostly silent trio — will feature classic Blue Man Group routines plus new bits that will be exclusive to the Orlando production.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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López reportedly found flecks of gold while digging wild onions, sparking an early gold rush.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
26 Dec. 2025
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Shiny and dark evergreen foliage is held aloft on strong, arching stems mottled with purple flecks.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 Dec. 2025
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Duggar went on to credit her simple diet in her health journey, which includes vegetables, fruits, meat and a few grains, after speaking with a friend about their complicated nutrition habits.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Oats, grains, fruits, nuts, seeds, and dairy products are associated with healthy cholesterol.—
Caitlin Beale,
Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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Fish guts, food scraps, and agricultural waste from Norway's coastal communities would power this first-of-its-kind journey.—
Ryan Craggs,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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The city’s colorful outdoor food markets lay abandoned—the usual smell of ripe papaya replaced by the stench of yesterday’s scraps, rotting in the heat.—
Armando Ledezma,
New Yorker,
14 Jan. 2026
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Those canyons provide thousands of patches of natural habitat that interpenetrate the edges of greater Los Angeles.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
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Some of the new services offered in South County include electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, ambulatory monitoring patches that track heart rhythm and treadmill stress tests.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Molecules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/molecules. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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