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verb

ˈpau̇-dər How to pronounce powder (audio)
Definition of powdernext
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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noun

as in cream

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Recent Examples of powder
Verb
Each day, an FX makeup team used around 400 prosthetics on the passengers, and made 3,000 gel capsules filled with sodium bicarbonate, citric acid and red powdered Kool-Aid. — Emily Longeretta, Variety, 6 Mar. 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
Last month, officials in several states, including Arizona, received envelopes with an unknown white powder. — Jen Fifield, ProPublica, 2 Nov. 2026 In one, a suspicious white powder was found in a baggie in a restroom of a store. — Susan Sarkauskas, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for powder
Recent Examples of Synonyms for powder
  1. grind
  2. cream
  3. pound
  4. oil
  5. crush
  6. lipstick
  7. mill
  8. lotion
Verb
  • But a mulching mower also does a great job of grinding up leaves.
    — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Fallbrook High School has seen numerous momentum swings over the span of time, and just two years after grinding through a winless season, the Warriors were hosting a Friday night playoff game again.
    — Rick Hoff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of grind
Noun
  • The corn loaf is rich yet sweet and salty, topped with a vanilla bean mascarpone cream, salty corn caramel and a charred chunk of corn off the cob (a must-try).
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Nov. 2026
  • For the New York City event, Grande pulled her new short locks back into a sleek ponytail, accessorizing with a cream ribbon bow.
    — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of cream
Verb
  • Using the textured side of a meat mallet, gently pound the meat until it’s slightly flattened, creating indentations all over the surface.
    — Natalia Vela, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Rain pounded the region on Sunday, and one of the pilots reported icing conditions at a high altitude in communications with air traffic control.
    — David Fischer, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of pound
Noun
  • Climate change is caused mainly by the release of greenhouse gases from the burning of fuels like gas, oil and coal.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Advertisement Article continues below this ad Appetizers include the ostiones nakachi, oysters served with a bottle of habanero oil, and the kanpachi aguachile.
    — Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of oil
Verb
  • The production process is similar to that of tequila in certain ways, as agave piñas are initially harvested, cooked, and crushed.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Most of that concrete gets either recycled or crushed for repurposing.
    — Anne Makovec, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of crush
Noun
  • In the study, researchers put visible smudges of lipstick, chocolate or marker on their faces.
    — Andee Tagle, NPR, 10 Nov. 2026
  • And unlike the latest internet beauty challenge, a Chanel lipstick is unlikely to become embarrassing in a few years.
    — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of lipstick
Verb
  • People milled around the sanctuary, greeting one another warmly.
    — Emma Green, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2026
  • On the opposite end of the ranch on a sunny October day, the turkeys were calmly milling about their paddock, clucking and chirping, unaware their harvest is imminent.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of mill
Noun
  • As always, don’t forget to apply your favorite body lotion post-exfoliation to replenish any lost moisture and keep skin feeling comfortable.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Provide plenty of extra rolls of toilet paper, make sure the soap dispenser is full, and put out a matching hand lotion for a luxurious touch.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of lotion

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