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
Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 13 May 2026
But remember — sunscreen in powder form should not be used in place of your regular SPF.
—Abby Dupes, StyleCaster, 13 May 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
Having failed to please Greene with her abstractions, Lovelace O’Neal applied the powder directly to her white canvases, covering it in black pigment that became a background to pastel squiggles.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 13 May 2026
But remember — sunscreen in powder form should not be used in place of your regular SPF.
—Abby Dupes, StyleCaster, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powder
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Grind quality is widely understood to shape flavor more than almost any other step in the brewing process — and buying whole beans to grind at home costs significantly less than pods.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
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Oxo includes a tiny spray bottle and suggests spritzing the beans with water before grinding.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 May 2026
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Before this, in the mid 20th century, a standard cut of meat at mealtimes was a pork loin or beef steak, smothered in cream sauce.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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The latest batch of fragrances capture the very essence of the sun itself — in forms from sprays and spritzes, to creams and lotions.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2026
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Her silver nail polish—reminiscent of the shade worn by Lou Reed (from one New York legend to another) in footage shown during Todd Haynes’s documentary The Velvet Underground—sparkles as Gaga pounds the keys of her piano throughout the film.—
Maxwell Adler,
Vanity Fair,
15 May 2026
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The park in Arlington features pulse-pounding water slides, relaxing lazy rivers, and family-friendly play areas.—
Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The pomegranate molasses in the dressing adds a natural sweet-and-sourness that goes well with the beetroot, complementing both the cooling yoghurt and the heat of the pul biber oil.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
16 May 2026
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Apply these oils with a spray bottle near potential entry points to help keep crickets out of your home.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
16 May 2026
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So go crush a hearty meal at The Chef’s Hut this summer.—
Michael Deeds
Updated May 14,
Idaho Statesman,
14 May 2026
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Ella Langley crushes internet troll.—
David Hookstead OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Meanwhile, at Proenza Schouler, makeup artist Thomas de Kluyver painted an authentic portrait of a working woman with clumpy eye makeup and a side of smeared lipstick — Byredo Red Coma, to be specific.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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To complement her classically chic ensemble, Apple wore her hair straight and parted in the middle (reminiscent of her mom's signature style) along with smoky, winged liner and a rosy lipstick shade.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Yet the very-not-everyman golfers are always within an arm’s length, milling about the grounds like weekend duffers.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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During the weekend's work, officials say crews will mill and grind existing concrete pavement and prepare for the repair and replacement of slabs of the interstate.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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The best approach is to just keep your skin clean and dry until the blisters scab over; if needed, calamine lotion is a safe option.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
14 May 2026
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While a big tub of the hydrating lotion is quite pricey, this travel-size version is on sale for $43 — and the ideal size for a carry-on bag!—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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“Powder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powder. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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