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as in specks
a very small amount
there was not a particle of truth in what she said
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2
as in flecks
a very small piece
a particle of cookie fell on the carpet
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Recent Examples of particles
People can get sick after breathing in contaminated particles that get stirred into the air, especially while cleaning or spending time in places where rodents have been active, like sheds, garages, barns, cabins and storage areas.
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Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Plus, these particles are essential components of modern electronics, powering transistors and high-definition displays in smartphones and computers.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Hantavirus is a rare but deadly disease that attacks the lungs and is typically contracted by humans through inhalation of particles contaminated with the urine, feces or saliva of a wild rodent.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
It could not be composed of individual particles.
—Big Think, 7 May 2026
Under normal manufacturing conditions, those particles are typically filtered out before the product is bottled.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 May 2026
People usually contract the virus only after coming in contact with airborne particles from rodent droppings, urine or saliva.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Research shows that coated non-stick pans, plastic cutting boards and disposable utensils all release substantial quantities of microplastic particles during everyday use.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
The rapid breakdown and spread of air particles can cause thunderstorm asthma.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026
Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Plus, these particles are essential components of modern electronics, powering transistors and high-definition displays in smartphones and computers.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Hantavirus is a rare but deadly disease that attacks the lungs and is typically contracted by humans through inhalation of particles contaminated with the urine, feces or saliva of a wild rodent.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
It could not be composed of individual particles.
—Big Think, 7 May 2026
Under normal manufacturing conditions, those particles are typically filtered out before the product is bottled.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 May 2026
People usually contract the virus only after coming in contact with airborne particles from rodent droppings, urine or saliva.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Research shows that coated non-stick pans, plastic cutting boards and disposable utensils all release substantial quantities of microplastic particles during everyday use.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
The rapid breakdown and spread of air particles can cause thunderstorm asthma.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for particles
Noun
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From the summit of Monte Gambarogno, the towns hugging the shore of Lake Maggiore appear as tiny specks, dwarfed by the snowcapped southern Alps to the north.—
Lisa Kadane,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 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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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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Caffeine powders, energy drink mixes and juice splashes can pile on stimulants and sugar quickly, especially when stacked together in the same drink.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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Morning is generally better than evening, because any splashes have time to dry before nightfall.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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Every now and then, the hunter’s headphones would ping, registering a metallic hit below ground; though the vast majority of those signals were inconsequential, identifying only bits of scrap iron or old lead bullets.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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Advertisement Still, these tender feelings can’t gloss over the gory bits of starting a band.—
Katie Gavin,
Time,
8 May 2026
Noun
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My grandmother’s version typically called just for the addition of generous sprinklings of Lawry’s garlic salt and black pepper—and that’s it.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
5 Dec. 2025
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Since then, scientists have devised ways of redesigning these molecules to better infiltrate muscle cells, leading to vastly higher dystrophin levels.—
Jason Mast,
STAT,
7 May 2026
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Future systems are expected to handle even larger and more complex molecules with greater accuracy.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
Noun
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This desire to find connection in loss hints that death can often be more tangible to process than estrangement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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After downplaying the prospect of a new album in recent interviews, Grande began posting hints to the contrary in March, like a flower emoji in her Instagram bio.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 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
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“Particles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particles. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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