Thesaurus results for POWDERS

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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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

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Verb

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
Ukraine pounds Russia with long-range strikes At the same time, Ukraine has shifted the war onto Russian soil through long-range drone strikes on oil facilities that have caused fuel shortages across Russia.

— Volodymyr Yurchuk, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of pounds

Noun

Plus, sunflower and bilberry seed oils give strands a glossy finish.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026
As for full-body treatments, the Prickly Pear Sugar Scrub draws on Sonoran Desert botanicals like prickly pear and calendula extract, combined with cane-sugar-rich oils and hydrating body butter, for a thoroughly rejuvenating exfoliation.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026

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Today, the company has a staff of about 35 and roasts, winnows, and grinds chocolate from scratch at its factory in Somerville.

— Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Aug. 2026
That dust grinds at the wheel bearings and works past the seals.

— Wanjiku Chebet Kanjumba, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of grinds

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Data from Circana shows that during the first half of the year, eaux de parfum saw the strongest performance, though on the other end of the pricing and intensity spectrum, so did ancillary products like soaps, creams and shower gels.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
Instead of creams and balms that temporarily relieve the itch, this inconspicuous tool uses suction to directly remove insect venom, stingers, and saliva from the bite site.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 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

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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

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