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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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as in flecks
a very small piece
a particle of cookie fell on the carpet
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Recent Examples of particles
These atomic structures serve as stable quantum bits (qubits), which can store and process quantum information and couple it to light particles.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
But the full prediction would involve not only quantum electrodynamics, but all of the quantum forces and interactions in our Universe, including the ones that involve nuclear particles like quarks and gluons.
—Big Think, 19 Mar. 2026
When airplanes fly through cold and humid areas, ice crystals can form around the soot particles emitted from the engine, creating clouds that trap heat and warm the planet.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
These particles would encode the bits of a unique serial number.
—Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
Microscopic black particles called astrophage are gobbling the energy of every star including the sun.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Too little, however, can cause otherwise harmless particles to dry out and become airborne irritants.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
According to MeteoSwiss, Switzerland’s Federal Office for Meteorology and Climatology, dust particles in this part of the atmosphere can help ice crystals condense.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
Typically, eruptions shoot gases and particles into the air that reflect sunlight back into space and help cool the Earth.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
But the full prediction would involve not only quantum electrodynamics, but all of the quantum forces and interactions in our Universe, including the ones that involve nuclear particles like quarks and gluons.
—Big Think, 19 Mar. 2026
When airplanes fly through cold and humid areas, ice crystals can form around the soot particles emitted from the engine, creating clouds that trap heat and warm the planet.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
These particles would encode the bits of a unique serial number.
—Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
Microscopic black particles called astrophage are gobbling the energy of every star including the sun.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Too little, however, can cause otherwise harmless particles to dry out and become airborne irritants.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
According to MeteoSwiss, Switzerland’s Federal Office for Meteorology and Climatology, dust particles in this part of the atmosphere can help ice crystals condense.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
Typically, eruptions shoot gases and particles into the air that reflect sunlight back into space and help cool the Earth.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for particles
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Learning how to apply mascara correctly can level up your whole eye look—but without the proper technique, even the best mascara can leave you with clumps, smears, or black specks across your face.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2026
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On Saturday, a gruesome smear of dark red blood could still be found on the sidewalk, with specks of blood being found near a Citi Bike charging station.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 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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Using x-ray fluorescence spectrometry, scholars determined that the ancient off-white fluid was composed of calcite, huntite, and miniscule flecks of yellow orpiment, a highly toxic sulfide of arsenic that Egyptians also used in medicine to treat syphilis and malaria.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
9 Mar. 2026
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The design here avoids ski-lodge clichés but maintains splendid common areas, including a cozy library and a grand lobby decorated with stone and wood finishes and splashes of rich red and orange hues.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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When ready, add the cheese gradually, off heat, alternating with splashes of reserved pasta water while stirring or tossing vigorously to create a smooth, emulsified sauce.—
Hana Asbrink,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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Page has traveled extensively across America and focuses on putting bits of that in his food.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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There were seven dishes stored as clean with bits of food and residue.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2026
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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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Faster scramjet simulation For example, air molecules tend to break apart (dissociate) at these speeds, and temperatures typically rise significantly, leading to ionization.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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These meeting points are often highly reactive, and the outermost layer of molecules act in really unique ways that can be useful to us.—
Mariel Carr,
Scientific American,
20 Mar. 2026
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The detection of these molecules in an asteroid hints that they can be formed without the presence of life, and may offer clues into how these compounds could be transported across the solar system.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Again, there were hints in the data but no definitive conclusions.—
Mariangela Lisanti,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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With vegetarian options and accommodations for food allergies, parents can ensure their children are safe and receiving healthy meals aligned with nutritional guidelines, featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins.—
William Jones
March 16,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
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Kefir grains are a combination of bacteria and yeast.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Particles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particles. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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