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
Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2025
Lots of black pepper and some garlic powder add seasoning.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 18 June 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
According to the affidavit, Doll is accused of using the funds to purchase everything from clothes to new car tires to testosterone powder on Amazon.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2025
Lots of black pepper and some garlic powder add seasoning.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 18 June 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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It’s often considered an enemy of development in the state due to its ability to slow projects to a grinding halt.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2025
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He was welcomed warmly and awarded an Order of Liberty by Zelenskyy, who is trying to rally support among Kyiv's allies at a crucial juncture in the grinding war with Russia.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
29 June 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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The left-hander got pounded a year ago and thumped again in his first taste of big-league action for eight runs in five innings against the Washington Nationals.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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Kamala Harris pounded Joe Biden over his stances on busing from the 1970s—a long-ago dispute that even became fodder for J.D. Vance in 2024.—
Andrew Yang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Today, Coppins and her team must balance securing the subsurface mineral rights to drill for oil and natural gas with the needs of surface landowners and environmental protection.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Bring your own artwork and supplies (acrylic, oil, or watercolor) to work with Alex and fellow artists.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2025
Verb
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Add garlic, salt, and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring often, until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
24 June 2025
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The series-opener started on a strong note for the Bombers, as Aaron Judge crushed his 28th home run off Nick Lodolo in the first inning.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
24 June 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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Around us, people milled about—nervous, curious, suspended between ordinary life and political rupture.—
Kian Tajbakhsh,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2025
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Wood plank timbered ceilings were milled on the property when the home was constructed.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 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 8 Jul. 2025.
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