as in to grind
to reduce to fine particles
you have to powder the antibiotic tablet and mix it with food
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Recent Examples of powder
Brianna Peters, Vogue, 1 July 2025
Then, brush off the powder and wipe away any residue.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2025
Elise Taylor, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
In the wake of their failure to stop Obamacare, the Republican Party’s more pragmatic lawmakers wish that the Tea Party would powder their wigs, oil their single-shot muskets, and leave the governing to others.
—Michael Kazin, Foreign Affairs, 18 Oct. 2013
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Verb
And while eating a balanced, whole-foods diet rich in key macronutrients, vitamins, and essential amino acids (think eggs, dairy, legumes, vegetables, fruit, whole grains, meat, and fish) is the best way to support collagen production, this single ingredient powder is a close second.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 1 July 2025
Then, brush off the powder and wipe away any residue.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2025
Noun
Elsewhere, her teammate Kayla powders her undereyes while in a split on the floor.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
In the wake of their failure to stop Obamacare, the Republican Party’s more pragmatic lawmakers wish that the Tea Party would powder their wigs, oil their single-shot muskets, and leave the governing to others.
—Michael Kazin, Foreign Affairs, 18 Oct. 2013
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powder
Verb
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The fact that everybody was there and everyone was grinding, there was that little extra motivation to really get this thing going.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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This precise semiautomatic machine can grind your beans, push out balanced shots, and froth your milk.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Apart from religiously following skincare regimen, medical beauty devices help enhance the efficacy of serums, lotions, and creams.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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As in, liquid blush is topped with powder blush; contour stick is topped with bronzer, and face powder is used both immediately after applying cream products and to finish it all off later.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 July 2025
Verb
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For the first time since the storms began pounding Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott said there were 41 people confirmed to be unaccounted for across the state and more could be missing.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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On Friday, torrential rain pounded the region, causing the Guadalupe River in Kerr County to rise 26 feet in just 45 minutes -- the second-highest on record, officials said .—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 July 2025
Noun
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This means that the oils in the cleansing oil are naturally attracted to the oils and impurities on the skin, facilitating the breakdown of makeup, sunscreen, dirt, and excess sebum without stripping the skin of its natural oils.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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The heat will damage the natural oils in the fibers that keep cashmere soft and cozy.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
Verb
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The Yankees dropped their sixth consecutive game Saturday, suffering a crushing 12-6 loss to the New York Mets.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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If the Heat move off Bam Adebayo, the defense will absorb a crushing blow, but that will come at a time when NBA offense has trumped NBA defense.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Big bags, lipstick, maxi skirts, and indie sleaze had a moderate negative relationship, and then peplums and high heels had no relationship.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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Since 1994, with its Viva Glam Fund (which gives 100% of proceeds from Viva Glam lipstick), the brand has raised more than $535 million that has been used to partner and support many LGBTQ+ organizations 365 days a year.—
Sonia Thompson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Verb
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The logs can be cut, milled, sanded and finished just like real wood, and the layers mimic the growth rings of a tree, making the product as aesthetically pleasing as the real thing.—
LEW SICHELMAN,
Miami Herald,
10 July 2025
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La Tourangelle mills a range of nut oils at its facility in northwest Woodland, powered by a solar farm producing 350 kilowatt-hours of electricity.—
Camila Pedrosa
July 6,
Sacbee.com,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Bath & Body Works: Make your shower even more luxurious with sweet-smelling body washes, buttery lotions, and exfoliating scrubs that cost as little as $2.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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Aesop’s amber bottles are unmistakably ubiquitous, whether for soap, lotion, or mouthwash.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
24 June 2025
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“Powder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powder. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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