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verb

ˈpau̇-dər

Definition of powder

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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My eyes scanned the faces around me, all of them powdered in ash. — Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026 Here, her lips were potent, and her blush was equally so, powdered all over the rounds of her cheeks. — Essence, 23 Jan. 2026

Noun

Then complete the look with more discounts from the brand, including a powder foundation and smudge-resistant mascara. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026 Best of all, the kid appeared to be wearing a powder-blue Witt jersey, just like his favorite player. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for powder

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The intricacies of the interpersonal dynamics and conversational turns in the scene ground the dispute in emotion, and two characters who were once at odds find common ground.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Aug. 2026
Kruz and Josie catch the guy’s eye on the dance floor and invite him to join their impromptu grinding session, which is also when Joe catches the pair touching in a way that suggests relationship-level familiarity.

— Andy Andersen, Vulture, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of grind

Noun

Last year, Tatcha launched a Longevity collection inspired by Okinawan rituals, which so far includes a skin-boosting serum and cream, respectively.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
Choose from more than 20 colors, including dusty pink, fall-ready forest green, and classic cream.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of cream

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Sarajevans still remember his commands to the Serb gunmen pounding the Bosnian capital in early 1992.

— Jovana Gec, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Deadly landslides struck Southern and Central California, wiping out hillside homes, and powerful waves pounded the state’s shoreline.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of pound

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After flooding the courtyard, crushing vehicles and destroying part of one of the surrounding buildings, the liquid flowed into the buildings’ lower floors, where workers were holding morning meetings.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Concerns about the software industry’s obsolescence fueled a massive sell-off earlier this year as investors bet AI agents would crush the sector’s business models.

— J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of crush

Verb

Sidewalks that people normally mill around were covered with fencing and grandstands were constructed on other areas.

— Keith Laing, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
For every $1 a customer spends on a chocolate bar, only around 6 cents goes to farmers, with the rest carved up among those who mill the cocoa, make the chocolate, and sell it to consumers.

— Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of mill

Noun

Like the lotion, this formula features hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and glycerin, plus shea butter for an extra conditioning boost.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 19 Aug. 2026
Exfoliation is the easiest way to combat the issue, and this retinol body lotion addresses it from every angle.

— Mary Honkus, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of lotion

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