as in particles
a very small piece
not a molecule of sense in that girl
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Recent Examples of molecules
These slow down evaporation, meaning alcohol molecules can linger even after long cooking times.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
While scientists have found evidence of organic molecules in the E-ring before, the team of researchers turned to observations made by NASA’s Cassini spacecraft in 2008 during a close flyby of Enceladus.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Massive volumes of ambient air move through a system containing a chemical agent that selectively binds to CO2 molecules.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
For example, a few years ago, another team wondered if AI could be used to generate novel molecules that would have the same properties as nerve agents.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Scientifically speaking, exosomes are tiny structures released by cells that contain molecules like proteins, lipids, and genetic material.
—Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 1 Oct. 2025
There are several cases of scientists finding ways to produce other molecules traditionally thought of as biosignatures without the use of life.
—Perri Thaler, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Bacteria can degrade the jet fuel molecules more quickly, leading to faster biodegradation, Mark Sephton, Professor of Organic Geochemistry at Imperial College London said.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
First, the Ensuring Pathways to Innovative Cures (EPIC) Act has been proposed to provide parity for the two drug classes, extending small molecules’ negotiation protection period to the 13 years enjoyed by biologics.
—Jack Kalavritinos, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
While scientists have found evidence of organic molecules in the E-ring before, the team of researchers turned to observations made by NASA’s Cassini spacecraft in 2008 during a close flyby of Enceladus.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Massive volumes of ambient air move through a system containing a chemical agent that selectively binds to CO2 molecules.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
For example, a few years ago, another team wondered if AI could be used to generate novel molecules that would have the same properties as nerve agents.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Scientifically speaking, exosomes are tiny structures released by cells that contain molecules like proteins, lipids, and genetic material.
—Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 1 Oct. 2025
There are several cases of scientists finding ways to produce other molecules traditionally thought of as biosignatures without the use of life.
—Perri Thaler, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Bacteria can degrade the jet fuel molecules more quickly, leading to faster biodegradation, Mark Sephton, Professor of Organic Geochemistry at Imperial College London said.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
First, the Ensuring Pathways to Innovative Cures (EPIC) Act has been proposed to provide parity for the two drug classes, extending small molecules’ negotiation protection period to the 13 years enjoyed by biologics.
—Jack Kalavritinos, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for molecules
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The small, icy world is home to water-spouting geysers that spew vapor and ice particles into space – offering a tangible clue to its subsurface saltwater ocean.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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For now, virtual particles are our best way to describe how particles behave.—
Dipangkar Dutta,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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The pattern is a brownish batik produced by specks of tobacco.—
Zuzana Říhová,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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After a few days’ travel, some of the specks landed on a buoy floating in the North Atlantic off the coast of French Guyana.—
Zack Savitsky,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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This state, then, has the potential to quantum tunnel into the true vacuum state, whereupon the laws of nature will abruptly change, including the fundamental constants that govern the Universe and allow structures, like atoms, to form.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
3 Oct. 2025
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What happens to these particles within atoms would stay unexplained without this tool.—
Dipangkar Dutta,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Tutu Atwell’s role is perplexing Every fan base has some trademark bits.—
Nate Atkins,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The new Galactic Brownie flavor combines brownie batter ice cream, gooey brownie bits, creamy chocolate icing swirls, and rainbow chips that dazzle like the stars in the Milky Way.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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Yes, these flecks are seeds that were once inside of a vanilla bean, confirms Britton.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
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This uncanny coincidence — that the Earth’s radiation lines up with the energies of carbon dioxide’s mixed vibrational/rotational quantum state — is how this tiny trace of molecules, mere flecks in the air, completely dominates our climate.—
Joseph Howlett,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Diet Limits dietary fat; emphasizes fiber-rich foods like fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and nuts.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
7 Oct. 2025
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As the round particles rub together, the air between the grains needs an escape.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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Oxygen or green material includes grass clippings, produce scraps, tea bags, and coffee grounds.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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The researchers had shown in 2023 that parasitic scraps of DNA could spread within bacterial populations by hitching rides on the tails of infecting viruses.—
Elie Dolgin,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 Sep. 2025
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In a recent campaign ad, Van Epps wears an Army uniform throughout the entire ad with patches and insignia removed.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Sponsored jersey patches seem to be coming to college sports.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Molecules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/molecules. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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