1
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
The amount of space between garden soil particles is so minuscule that container plants struggle to send their roots into it and extract nutrients from it.
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
Its particles contain a uranium kernel wrapped in three layers of carbon and ceramic materials.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
This picks up any dirt or dust particles that may be lying on your mattress and contributing to a less-than-sanitary environment.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
The vacuum’s efficient multi-layer filtration system traps airborne particles utilizing HEPA and foam filters, both of which are washable and reusable.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Several states appear above the view line for the aurora—light displays created when energetic particles from the sun interact with Earth's magnetic field and atmosphere—on the forecast map.
—Health Reporter, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Water that’s been contaminated by textile particles, for instance, cannot be cycled back for reuse.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 7 Nov. 2025
The jet is likely made up of carbon dioxide and dust particles—just like what was spotted by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope back in August.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The water surface holds dust particles and the wings/ shells of bugs that inhabit the building, a sign of the wear and tear in the very space that hosts the work.
—Mario Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
Its particles contain a uranium kernel wrapped in three layers of carbon and ceramic materials.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
This picks up any dirt or dust particles that may be lying on your mattress and contributing to a less-than-sanitary environment.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
The vacuum’s efficient multi-layer filtration system traps airborne particles utilizing HEPA and foam filters, both of which are washable and reusable.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Several states appear above the view line for the aurora—light displays created when energetic particles from the sun interact with Earth's magnetic field and atmosphere—on the forecast map.
—Health Reporter, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Water that’s been contaminated by textile particles, for instance, cannot be cycled back for reuse.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 7 Nov. 2025
The jet is likely made up of carbon dioxide and dust particles—just like what was spotted by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope back in August.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The water surface holds dust particles and the wings/ shells of bugs that inhabit the building, a sign of the wear and tear in the very space that hosts the work.
—Mario Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for particles
Noun
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These black specks show up each autumn, congregating on my screens and windowsill, and complicating my desire to open the window on a pleasant day.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
4 Nov. 2025
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The vacuum is dedicated to getting even the tiniest specks of dirt, circling back two or three times until the area is spotless.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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Nice vanilla bean flecks and round, fatty flavor with only the subtlest hint of coconut.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Oct. 2025
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And Abrams-Draine still managed to emerge with just a few flecks of soot after getting thrown in the fire last season, picking off Justin Herbert in a loss to the Chargers and establishing himself as a building block in a spot start.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
27 Oct. 2025
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The trade deadline came and went for the Detroit Lions, and for a team that isn’t known for making in-season splashes, this was par for the course.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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But just like those old Higdon’s the new model splashes and bobs aggressively.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
29 Oct. 2025
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Like so many other bits of Times coverage, the whole of the piece is structured as an orchestrated encounter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Those bits of baked-on food should wipe right off after a good soak.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The oxygen and nitrogen molecules also emit ultraviolet light, which can only be detected by special cameras on satellites.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Frozen complex organic molecules have been discovered for the first time around a young protostar in a galaxy other than our own, thanks to the observing power of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Argentine-Spanish artist — best known for her Latin urban, alternative music songs with hints of neo soul and R&B — discovered the tropical genre during her teenage years while buying vinyl records in Madrid.—
Sigal Ratner-Arias,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2025
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Xi’s and Lee’s banter coincided with hints of warming relations between the two Asian nations.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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According to the Whole Grains Council, whole intact grains usually have a shelf life of around six months when properly stored.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
11 Nov. 2025
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This diet focuses on eating unprocessed, whole foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.—
Patty Weasler,
Verywell Health,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Pumpkin patches, sticker jeans, and some littles who take Halloween very seriously.—
Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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But the restriction appeared to do little to keep the pollution at bay.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Particles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particles. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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