as in particles
a very small piece
not a molecule of sense in that girl
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Recent Examples of molecules
The team used a durable industrial plastic called nylon‑11 that, unlike common nylons, can generate electricity from pressure when its molecules are carefully aligned, according to a press release.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
Humectants are molecules that are able to bind to and retain water, which is why they are often used in lotions and moisturizers.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
When dusting, dampen your rag since dust and water molecules conveniently latch onto each other.
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
The new findings are confounding scientists’ expectations, raising questions about how exactly molecules can encounter their reactive partners in a teeming, crowded space — and therefore how cells can possibly function.
—Quanta Magazine, 18 Feb. 2026
Titan, the second largest moon in the solar system, is also the only moon in our cosmic neighborhood to sport an atmosphere, one redolent in organic molecules.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Researchers analyzed the medical records of over 2,500 people with asthma by using metabolomics, a way to measure small molecules in the blood called metabolites.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
Protects the body from free radicals or unstable molecules that increase the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
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
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
Humectants are molecules that are able to bind to and retain water, which is why they are often used in lotions and moisturizers.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
When dusting, dampen your rag since dust and water molecules conveniently latch onto each other.
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
The new findings are confounding scientists’ expectations, raising questions about how exactly molecules can encounter their reactive partners in a teeming, crowded space — and therefore how cells can possibly function.
—Quanta Magazine, 18 Feb. 2026
Titan, the second largest moon in the solar system, is also the only moon in our cosmic neighborhood to sport an atmosphere, one redolent in organic molecules.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Researchers analyzed the medical records of over 2,500 people with asthma by using metabolomics, a way to measure small molecules in the blood called metabolites.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
Protects the body from free radicals or unstable molecules that increase the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for molecules
Noun
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These particles are covered with tiny chain-like structures that interact with metal ions in solution.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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Existing particles will now obey new laws of physics, and so existing structures will be destroyed and replaced by new structures that obey different laws.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Tiny beads of blood had seeped out and dried into tiny specks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Feb. 2026
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Also known as sunspots, solar lentigines, or liver spots, age spots are additional specks and bits of pigment caused by excessive sun exposure.—
Essence,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2026
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Around 2500 years ago, Leucippus and Democritus founded the idea of atoms.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Feb. 2026
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During ultra-fast impacts, the metal’s atoms oscillate so vigorously that these physically obstruct the path of deformation, pushing back against the incoming force.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Offered in different flavors, the Strawberry Granola Bites feature a burst of fruity goodness, while the Chocolate Chip Granola Bites combine bits of sweetness with a wholesome mix of oats.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
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The cookie crumble bits are perfect.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That, plus distinct green (herbs) and black (pepper) flecks, made this contender feel higher-end, inspiring us to declare Trader Joe’s the best ranch dressing overall.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Feb. 2026
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As Dracula, Jones is giddy and joyous with flecks of depravity bursting through as the plot expands to include his ethereal bond with Harker’s fiancée, Mina Murray (also Bleu).—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 Feb. 2026
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The grains were slick with soy sauce, each one caramelized and tinged with smoke.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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And when paired with grains—think beans and rice, lentils with bread, or chickpeas with couscous—pulses become a satisfying base for everyday meals.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Martha Stewart,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In this week’s show, there were slinky fabrics and macho outerwear, and scraps of fur over jersey dresses clinging to terrific asses of all sizes.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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On Christmas Eve, 125 volunteers turned out to pick up insulation and other scraps of debris the storm left in its wake.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
17 Feb. 2026
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Intended as a complete coating, the layers usually fragment into inhomogeneous patches during electrode processing, thereby affecting battery performance.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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Many Americans came to depend on the subsidies, which were simply patches over the gaps in a health care system that may feel duct-taped together, and not really working for patients, providers or insurers.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Molecules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/molecules. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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