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
The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2026
Traditional methods such as powdering, cyanoacrylate fuming, or ninhydrin rely on sweat and sebaceous residues (a mixture of skin oil and dead skin) left behind on a surface.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 23 Nov. 2025
Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Plastic-free Natural Deodorant tackles odor with magnesium, zinc, and bamboo powder for long-lasting protection -- even through heat and workouts.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Matcha, the Japanese powdered green tea that is used during the ceremony, has entered the global marketplace.
—The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2026
Traditional methods such as powdering, cyanoacrylate fuming, or ninhydrin rely on sweat and sebaceous residues (a mixture of skin oil and dead skin) left behind on a surface.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 23 Nov. 2025
Noun
Climate fund dry powder stood at $90 billion in this year’s first quarter, down from a $112 billion peak in the same period last year, according to a new Sightline Climate report.
—Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Plastic-free Natural Deodorant tackles odor with magnesium, zinc, and bamboo powder for long-lasting protection -- even through heat and workouts.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powder
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Bodies in motion are intercut with a bespoke gun factory’s grinding gears; human combats are juxtaposed with VR imagery or first-person shooter games.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
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That willingness to grind, Jassy argued, is what separates the people who move up from those who stall out.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Vanilla sweet cream cold foam was the preferred modification for members in the lower green and gold tiers, while those in the reserve tier were more likely to add an extra espresso shot.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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Choose from 16 colors, including seasonal hues like sage green, cream, and lilac.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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Workers and technicians are hammering away in preparation for the return of Blue Man Group to Orlando, right down to the placement and pounding of PVC pipes, one of the ensemble’s distinctive musical instruments.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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Moisés Ballesteros, Nico Hoerner and Ian Happ homered, and the Chicago Cubs handed the Mets their ninth straight loss, pounding New York 12-4 on Friday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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His father was the fourth generation in a long line of gentlemen ranchers—weekend cowboys who’d made their fortune in Austin as attorneys for large oil companies, but whose identity was still tied to the thousands of acres that the family owned near Marfa.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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The conflict in Iran has caused oil prices in Haiti to surge, disrupting critical supply chains, doubling transportation costs and forcing millions of undernourished people to cut back on already scarce meals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The report found that while the forward section was heavily crushed, the passenger cabin remained largely intact, with most seats still secured and only minor damage reported throughout much of the aircraft.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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This might be one time when Netflix’s credit-crushing auto-play jump to other content is a blessing.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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If some of her make up is running low, Mother’s Day is a great opportunity to stock mom up on her everyday glam—like this compact blush from Westman Atelier that also doubles as her lipstick.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
14 Apr. 2026
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Lopez paired the boho spring look with her signature smoky eyeshadow and mauve lipstick.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
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Don’t miss tasting organic wines, crafted from indigenous vines at boutique winery PoTolo, and visiting family-run, picturesque hilltop Astrikas Estate Biolea, where high-quality, organic stone-milled and cold-pressed Koroneiki olive oil has been made for decades.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Choose from three different types of corn, which is nixtamalized and stone-milled for masa on site at Komal.—
Deputy Food Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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Small trays for countertop essentials Small trays on countertops help visually contain essentials like hand soap, lotion and toothbrush holders.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
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For more of the best sunscreen from Blue Lizard, check out our favorites below with options for babies and kids, sensitive skin, after-sun soothing lotion, and more.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Powder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powder. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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