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
Michael Kazin, Foreign Affairs, 18 Oct. 2013
Hilton Rothschild took advantage of the time by powdering her nose with a brush.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 28 Oct. 2024
Jillian Kubala, Health, 13 May 2025
Pretty Pressed Blush is a thin, lightweight blush that is an excellent option for anyone who dislikes the look and feel of powders on their skin.
—Nora Colomer
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Verb
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
Hilton Rothschild took advantage of the time by powdering her nose with a brush.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 28 Oct. 2024
Noun
Eating soy products, like soybeans and soy protein powder, may boost muscle growth.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 13 May 2025
Pretty Pressed Blush is a thin, lightweight blush that is an excellent option for anyone who dislikes the look and feel of powders on their skin.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powder
Verb
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These interests, the thinking goes, feed into a culture that grinds the spirits of bright young women into pixie dust by insisting that their outward appearance is ultimately more important than their actions.—
Faran Krentcil,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2025
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After two decades grinding in the music business, Pankey got frustrated with something fundamental.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Toiletries and cosmetic products that exceed 3.4 ounces are subject to removal, meaning you may be asked to toss out your luxe night cream or pricey hair serum if the container is too large.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2025
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Over in César’s solo summer, his corn gazpacho with cherry tomatoes and pistachio cream isn’t nearly pumped up enough for the judges’ liking.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Thirty minutes later, Combs was pounding on the apartment door with a hammer, Morgan said.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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The creek is pounding the foundation of his cottage and seeping inside.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
ProPublica,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Estonia said that a Russian military jet violated its airspace on May 13 after the Estonian Navy tried to stop the tanker Jaguar, believed to be in Moscow's shadow fleet that circumvents oil sanctions.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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The Dietary Guidelines for America 2020-2025 recommends eating a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy (or soy as an alternative), healthy oils and protein-rich foods.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
Verb
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When Resident Playbook starts, Yi-young is already crushing on her sister’s brother-in-law Do-won (Jung Joon-won).—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
19 May 2025
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But a disappointing loss to Sergio Martínez in 2012, lack of discipline needed to train properly and make weight, as well as a crushing defeat to Álvarez in 2017, sent his career into a free fall.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
Noun
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For the main course, roasted chicken and rigatoni were listed on the menu, which was decorated with red lipstick marks.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2025
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Related Articles Beauty entrepreneur Charlotte Tilbury, meanwhile, has benefited from the lipstick effect.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Also, any shred of ego one has left after a lifetime of motherhood and being a caregiver/support person will get completely zeroed out while milling around a bunch of athletes.—
Denise Snodell,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2025
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That agave is milled to extract its juice and left to ferment, after which it is distilled twice (usually) and bottled.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Twenty percent of the lotions used contained formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, 12 of which were from the same brand, Bath & Body Works.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
17 May 2025
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Combine with your lotion for radiant sheen on arms, legs, and chest.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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“Powder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powder. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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