1
as in speck
a very small amount
there was not a particle of truth in what she said
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2
as in bit
a very small piece
a particle of cookie fell on the carpet
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Recent Examples of particle
Strain the mixture through a very fine sieve or muslin to remove any solid coffee particles.
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Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Dirt and fine particles trapped in a microfiber cloth and stiff fibers from lower-quality cloths can cause tiny scratches on the surface.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
ApoB tells you how crowded the bloodstream is with particles that can cause trouble.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 17 Feb. 2026
By tracking these particles, adaptive optics technologies mounted on the VLT's primary mirrors are able to correct for the blurring and distorting effect of Earth's atmosphere in real time!
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2026
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Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Dirt and fine particles trapped in a microfiber cloth and stiff fibers from lower-quality cloths can cause tiny scratches on the surface.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
ApoB tells you how crowded the bloodstream is with particles that can cause trouble.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 17 Feb. 2026
By tracking these particles, adaptive optics technologies mounted on the VLT's primary mirrors are able to correct for the blurring and distorting effect of Earth's atmosphere in real time!
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for particle
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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Here indeed was a dense speck of wilderness under preserve.—
John Bowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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With the margarita, that little bit of extra kick creates a perfect pairing.—
Will Richmond,
The Providence Journal,
14 Feb. 2026
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Olive salad adds punchy, bold flavor while chewy bits of salami add smoky, savory notes to each bite.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Turn them over; repeat brushing with olive oil and sprinkling seasonings.—
Faye Levy,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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Ever, a classic americano with Better Buzz’s signature creamy vanilla, finished with strawberry rose cold foam, beautiful rose petals and a sprinkling of sugar.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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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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Fans are buzzing about an Act III album release date, every potential hint will be fully examined—and that includes her nails!—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
17 Feb. 2026
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Their hardware not only adds a hint of shine to the monochromatic outfit but also keeps the outfit fresh and unexpected.—
Shelby Comroe,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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In the gel polymer, the lithium ions are forced to coordinate more strongly with anions than with solvent molecules.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
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When dusting, dampen your rag since dust and water molecules conveniently latch onto each other.—
Nashia Baker,
Martha Stewart,
19 Feb. 2026
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The novel is famously austere, with mere glimmers of physical intimacy.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Some believe the ouster of strongman leader Nicolás Maduro offers a glimmer of hope for rebuilding institutions and guaranteeing citizens’ rights.—
CNN 9 hr ago,
CNN Money,
5 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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But the end goal is to use deuterium and helium-3, which Helion aims to produce by fusing the same deuterium atoms.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Particle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particle. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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