particles

noun

plural of particle
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 Some participants chose vials with liquid to dissolve the semaglutide powder that were expired, had floating particles in them or were cloudy. — C. Michael White, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026 Radioactive Planet Neutrinos are the most abundant of all the particles that have mass. — James Dinneen, Quanta Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026 Tritium undergoes radioactive decay, emitting particles that can degrade porous materials over time. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026 At the foundation of photonic quantum computing are pairs of light particles. — Sanidhya Sharma, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2026 The front of the skimmer has an impeller that sucks in debris and holds it in a removable four-liter basket with a screen that captures particles as small as 150 micrometers (uM) such as hair, sand, and dust. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026 Giant fans at the air bases would blow the pale particles around, Jack said, putting him directly in the path of the chemical. — Nicole Borman, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026 The X-ray emissions from these radio galaxies come from jets of particles blasted out from around feeding supermassive black holes at near-light speeds. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 29 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for particles
  1. specks
  2. flecks
  3. splashes
  4. bits
  5. sprinklings
  6. molecules
  7. hints
  8. grains
Noun
  • Pay close attention to where leaves meet the stem, the underside of leaves, and within the petals for any movement or tiny specks.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The specks of dirt on the screen, that’s a byproduct of the process that Imax projectors use to advance the frames.
    — Chris Stanton, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of specks
Noun
  • One image of her right knee showed flecks of blue plastic that prosecutors said came from an inflatable pool Burke used to collect blood while dismembering her body.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026
  • Someone unfamiliar with salt bread might even suspect a major baking error, seeing a questionably smooth croissant that entirely missed the lamination process, adorned with only a few flecks of salt acting as its saving grace.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 19 July 2026
Definition of flecks
Noun
  • During her Hollywood years, Grace Kelly reportedly followed the famed Erno Laszlo ritual, beginning with Phelityl Cleansing Oil, followed by the brand’s Sea Mud Deep Cleansing Bar, and finishing with 30 splashes of warm water.
    — Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
  • And though the case itself isn’t water-resistant, the buds rock an IPX4 rating that protects them from sweaty listening sessions and light water splashes from any direction.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of splashes
Noun
  • This flavorful mix of fruit bits makes a refreshing snack or a healthy treat for lunch boxes.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Even the visuals, which evoke an old-fashioned style as possible — despite some jarring bits of CG imagery — use the same language Lucasfilm veterans like Doug Chiang have developed over the decades.
    — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of bits
Noun
  • 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, 12 June 2026
Definition of sprinklings
Noun
  • For scientists like Cohen, these molecules are an exciting area of research that could reap significant health breakthroughs.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Theoretically, this means that the plastic should be easily convertible into other, more useful molecules after replacing their chlorine atoms.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of molecules
Noun
  • Robust cold-brew espresso is blended with a spirited kick of Fernie's Funnel Cake Cream Cocktail™, creating layers of deep coffee flavors and hints of vanilla.
    — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Do not retreat into hints and hope someone guesses correctly.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of hints
Noun
  • To make this gluten-free, replace the couscous with 1 1/2 cups cooked rice or quinoa, or skip the grains entirely and stir in 2 cups cauliflower rice with the peppers and beef.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Mai is propagating more than 170 varieties collected from refugees around the world, helping preserve these precious grains while studying which are best suited to our changing climate.
    — Laura Mclively, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of grains

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