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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
The speed at which these planetesimals are moving and the strength with which their particles interlock helps determine which shape their fusion ultimately results in.
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Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Additionally, the fine particles are easily surrounded by oxygen, posing a combustion risk when close to an open flame.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
From moldy squash to particles in ice, health inspectors in Missouri and Kansas found numerous violations at Kansas City-area restaurants last week.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
Use the range hood during cooking to contain grease particles that rise in the air and prevent them from settling on kitchen surfaces.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Cloud seeding aims to improve a cloud’s ability to produce rain or snow by introducing tiny particles, usually silver iodide.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
These are the tiny particles astronomers are looking for because microbes were responsible for starting life on Earth.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Seeking a better solution, the researchers at Texas A&M developed a fire whirl that can burn off 95% of an oil slick, leaving much fewer particles behind than current practices.
—New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2026
Existing particles will now obey new laws of physics, and so existing structures will be destroyed and replaced by new structures that obey different laws.
—Big Think, 20 Feb. 2026
Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Additionally, the fine particles are easily surrounded by oxygen, posing a combustion risk when close to an open flame.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
From moldy squash to particles in ice, health inspectors in Missouri and Kansas found numerous violations at Kansas City-area restaurants last week.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
Use the range hood during cooking to contain grease particles that rise in the air and prevent them from settling on kitchen surfaces.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Cloud seeding aims to improve a cloud’s ability to produce rain or snow by introducing tiny particles, usually silver iodide.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
These are the tiny particles astronomers are looking for because microbes were responsible for starting life on Earth.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Seeking a better solution, the researchers at Texas A&M developed a fire whirl that can burn off 95% of an oil slick, leaving much fewer particles behind than current practices.
—New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2026
Existing particles will now obey new laws of physics, and so existing structures will be destroyed and replaced by new structures that obey different laws.
—Big Think, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for particles
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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Also known as sunspots, solar lentigines, or liver spots, age spots are additional specks and bits of pigment caused by excessive sun exposure.—
Essence,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The bit of glimmer is echoed in subtle flecks on the dancers’ shimmery white unitards.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
20 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
Noun
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Lightweight cottons and linens feel airy and relaxed, while washable blends are practical in a space consistently exposed to cooking splatter, splashes, and humidity.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
27 Feb. 2026
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Kitchens and breakfast nooks live closer to steam, splashes, and open cabinet doors.—
Maria Williams,
Ascend Agency,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This was subsidized housing for the working class, with buildings arrayed in an irregular pattern bordered by bits of landscaped greenery.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Beauty benefits aside, the granola is particularly cluster-y and quite delicious, with a vanilla-forward flavor profile and bits of pistachio in every bite.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Feb. 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
Noun
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However, a research team led by Ulrich Schubert at Jena University and Sven Rau at Ulm University decided to use copolymer molecules instead.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Feb. 2026
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In fact, the water molecules in those brain regions were able to move more freely, which seemed to boost their ability to identify familiar and less-familiar birds.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Between feminine floral notes, subtle citrus hints, warm earthy touches, and robust musky undertones, there are so many fragrance types to explore, and why settle on just one?—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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Expect some hints dropped this week.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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The grains were slick with soy sauce, each one caramelized and tinged with smoke.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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And when paired with grains—think beans and rice, lentils with bread, or chickpeas with couscous—pulses become a satisfying base for everyday meals.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Martha Stewart,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Particles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particles. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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