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powders 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of powder
as in pounds
to reduce to fine particles you have to powder the antibiotic tablet and mix it with food

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powders

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noun

plural of powder
as in blushes

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Recent Examples of powders
Noun
Between mineral sticks from clean beauty brands and translucent setting powders from prestige makeup labels, powder SPF now sits in beach bags, gym totes and desk drawers across the country. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026 Our top setting powders for mature skin Thanks to its lightweight texture and reliable staying power, Laura Mercier’s cult-favorite talc-free powder earns our top spot for mature skin. — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 25 June 2026 So while protein powders may have previously been targeted mostly towards athletes and people with medical conditions that impacted their protein needs, today’s protein powder consumer is more likely to be an active, busy person looking for a convenient way to optimize their health. — Jess Cording, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 Finely ground powders like cinnamon, garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika are most likely to clump up, since their small particles readily absorb moisture. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 May 2026 What kind of greens powders are best, and what exactly is an electrolyte powder? — Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Jan. 2026 Their technique also involves working with a variety of unexpected materials like plasters, metallic powders and even coffee powder. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for powders
  1. pounds
  2. oils
  3. grinds
  4. creams
  5. crushes
  6. lotions
  7. mills
  8. lipsticks
Verb
  • Higher prices come as Ukraine pounds Russian refineries, forcing Moscow to ban diesel exports.
    — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Part of the problem is that every summer, water pounds down on sidewalks in the Treasure Valley, drops rippling on glassy reflective surfaces, all because of sprinkler jets overshooting the grass and landing on pavement.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of pounds
Noun
  • Layer an undershirt under sweaters and jackets to absorb sweat and body oils.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Dear Dahlia Lip Paradise Sensual Lip Glow delivers luminous color with an ingredient list (sweet almond, argan, and shea butter oils, and cacao seed butter) that reads like a lip treatment.
    — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of oils
Verb
  • Finance ministers and central bank officials of G20 countries convene in Asheville, North Carolina on Monday and Tuesday as the US-Iran war grinds into its sixth month, raising inflation expectations and keeping energy prices elevated.
    — Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026
  • As Poles grinds through his Sunday, The Athletic’s Kevin Fishbain and Dan Wiederer offer this roster projection.
    — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of grinds
Noun
  • Shop your favorite category or keep scrolling for the year's very best face creams, cleansers, and serums.
    — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Everything from makeup to creams to hair care can be packed in these versatile containers.
    — Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of creams
Verb
  • Once there, Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Sven, and Olaf watch as the butterfly approaches the outstretched hand of a woman whose face is obscured, before the ominous presence crushes it in her hands.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Katie Ledecky crushes the world record in the 1,500 freestyle for her second gold medal at the world swimming championships in Barcelona, Spain.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of crushes
Noun
  • Their body care kit gets to the root of smooth skin with a trio of products including a pre-sluff bar that rids it of lotions and oils, a washable textured mitt that sloughs off dead cells and a eucalyptus-scented body lotion that loads it with hydration while making your bathroom smell like a spa.
    — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
  • Best lotions for tattoos This body lotion soothes the itchiness and irritation from a new tattoo.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Definition of lotions
Verb
  • One vendor selling products at the market is a fresh flour producer who actually mills the flour in-house.
    — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026
Definition of mills
Noun
  • For example, Carolina Herrera is known for their lipsticks and fragrance, so the latest collection drew inspiration from that, with a personalized temple on a pair taken directly from a lipstick bullet.
    — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Definition of lipsticks

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