as in particles
a very small piece
not a molecule of sense in that girl
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Recent Examples of molecules
Antioxidants protect the body from free radicals, unstable molecules that cause cell damage.
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Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 1 May 2026
This energy is then used to split water molecules directly into hydrogen and oxygen.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
The athletes won’t be touching any of these experimental molecules during competition, and the reclassification will have to survive the scrutiny of the FDA expert advisory panel meeting that’s scheduled for July, but nevertheless, the games will serve as the best advertisement possible.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
Instead, whole grains and foods are dissembled into molecules which, with the help of artificial colorings, flavorings and gluelike emulsifiers, are heated, pounded, shaped or extruded into any food a manufacturer can dream up.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
The model is based on how lithium ions propagate through a battery’s electrodes, similar to how caffeine molecules dissolve from coffee grounds.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
Astronomers can use telescopes to find specific molecules in the atmospheres of neighboring planets, in nebulae – clouds of interstellar dust and gas – hundreds or thousands of light-years away, or in galaxies beyond the far reaches of the Milky Way.
—Olivia Harper Wilkins, The Conversation, 27 Apr. 2026
These are molecules composed of 60 carbon atoms, each of which are bonded to three neighboring atoms.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2026
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
Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 1 May 2026
This energy is then used to split water molecules directly into hydrogen and oxygen.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
The athletes won’t be touching any of these experimental molecules during competition, and the reclassification will have to survive the scrutiny of the FDA expert advisory panel meeting that’s scheduled for July, but nevertheless, the games will serve as the best advertisement possible.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
Instead, whole grains and foods are dissembled into molecules which, with the help of artificial colorings, flavorings and gluelike emulsifiers, are heated, pounded, shaped or extruded into any food a manufacturer can dream up.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
The model is based on how lithium ions propagate through a battery’s electrodes, similar to how caffeine molecules dissolve from coffee grounds.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
Astronomers can use telescopes to find specific molecules in the atmospheres of neighboring planets, in nebulae – clouds of interstellar dust and gas – hundreds or thousands of light-years away, or in galaxies beyond the far reaches of the Milky Way.
—Olivia Harper Wilkins, The Conversation, 27 Apr. 2026
These are molecules composed of 60 carbon atoms, each of which are bonded to three neighboring atoms.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for molecules
Noun
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The rapid breakdown and spread of air particles can cause thunderstorm asthma.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
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Nanoplastics are the very smallest particles, about 1,000th the average width of a human hair, and are most likely to get inside the human body.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Featuring bolder, thicker spots at the top and more refined, micro specks down the skirt, this mini dress makes all-day, fashionable wear easier than ever.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2026
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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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An ancient and unusual object Water, or H2O, typically contains two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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Carbohydrate structure Carbohydrates, or sugars, are biomolecules made up of carbon, oxygen and hydrogen atoms.—
Julie Pollock,
The Conversation,
1 May 2026
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Because the Lakers are two losses from blowing it to bits.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The new show features Cuban actor Ariel Texido, who bears a resemblance to a younger Alvarez Guedes, and is in Spanish with few Spanglish bits that longtime fans will remember.—
Pedro Portal,
Miami Herald,
30 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
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Opt for whole grains rather than refined grains, such as white flour.—
Kelly Burch,
Verywell Health,
4 May 2026
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This version of the food wheel included the same five food groups as The Hassle-Free Guide to a Better Diet and recommended a diet that prioritized breads, grains, cereals, and vegetables.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Between food scraps and foodborne illness-causing bacteria on the dishes, the sink can quickly become a breeding ground for germs.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Trump scraps Scotch whisky tariffs 'in honor' of King Charles.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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The combination has allowed dense patches of fog to form inland, particularly in areas farther from the coast.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Tablets like Dramamine take up almost no space in your bag, but there are plenty of alternatives, too, like ginger chews or motion sickness patches.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Molecules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/molecules. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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