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
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
In terms of the box office figs, Netflix has been keeping its powder more dry.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Jack Healy, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
Elsewhere, her teammate Kayla powders her undereyes while in a split on the floor.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
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Verb
If using the powder, consult the instructions for proper ratios for mixing into water to form a paste.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
In terms of the box office figs, Netflix has been keeping its powder more dry.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
Soot blew in through gaps and cracks, sneaked under doors and snowed down from vents, homeowners said, powdering their carpets, closets, couches, pillows and quilts.
—Jack Healy, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
Elsewhere, her teammate Kayla powders her undereyes while in a split on the floor.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powder
Verb
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Others like Geno Smith had to grind their way back to starting roles after being written off.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
4 Sep. 2025
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Instead, the army became bogged down in a grinding war of attrition, and the West was stunned by Moscow’s poor battlefield performance.—
David Kirichenko,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Economy passengers can expect free meals featuring options like chicken with Japanese curry or a fish fillet with a herb-caper cream sauce, along with a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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The collection includes a hat, jacket and jeans, each with Hellmann’s iconic ribbon remade with monochromatic cream denim.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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It was held near the course of the Sydney Marathon, where 35,000 runners pounded the streets on Sunday, finishing at the city’s Opera House.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
31 Aug. 2025
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It gets pounded into our heads — stay low, stay low.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Clogged pores are usually caused by excess oil production, a buildup of dead skin cells, and other debris that accumulates on the skin throughout the day.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
27 Aug. 2025
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Made with proprietary PhytoFerment technology, the line includes a scalp spray priced at $38, a detoxifying shampoo going for $39, a detangling spray at $28, an oil treatment for $48 and hair and scalp balm with a $36 price tag.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Several parts of the metal vehicle were crushed.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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The disaster is remembered not just for its winds, but for the crushing surge of water that devastated rural Louisiana parishes and tore through the heart of New Orleans.—
Sarah Alegre,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At the top of 2025, the actress attended a screening for her film, One Of Them Days, in a ginger chignon which matched her red lipstick.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 Aug. 2025
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The actor, who is a Dior makeup ambassador, has been road testing the house’s new lipstick, Rouge Dior On Stage.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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There are not enough hands to harvest, steam and dry the leaves before milling them into powder, producers say.—
Kaori Enjoji,
CNBC,
31 Aug. 2025
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Techy guys in high-pocket-density cargo shorts milled about, doing what techy guys in high-pocket-density cargo shorts do.—
Ruby Tandoh,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This Faux Stone Tray is the perfect match for our soap or lotion pump.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Aug. 2025
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Vianna's roadmap includes expanding into a full collection with a body lotion in development and additional shower products planned.—
Kaleigh Moore,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Powder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powder. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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