as in pounds
to reduce to fine particles
you have to powder the antibiotic tablet and mix it with food
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Recent Examples of powders
Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Verb
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The Luxe Café automatically grinds beans to the appropriate size and volume for your drink, and has a hands-free frothing system for creating hot and cold foam.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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The White House is halting $18 billion in New York infrastructure funding due to concerns over diversity and inclusion practices and as the first day of a federal shutdown grinds government work to a halt.—
Gregory Korte,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The micro-weave of aramid disperses oils, prevents slipping, and maintains consistent grip over time.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Oct. 2025
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Sources of fat include oils, nuts, butter, avocados, and fatty fish.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When their cores run out of fuel, gravity crushes them inward, triggering supernovae that leave behind a neutron star or black hole.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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However, Dort’s fate is sealed after the chandelier crashes down and crushes him to death.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The four fragrances will be available to purchase in a wide assortment, including three-wick candles, fine fragrance mists, body creams, body washes, foaming hand soaps, hand sanitizer sprays, laundry care, decor and wallflowers.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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The right diapers and creams are a godsend for cleanup, while easy-to-wipe down changing pads and diaper pails make nighttimes a little more seamless.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Vegas beats itself with Geno Smith interceptions.—
Greg Cote
October 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Oct. 2025
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Peg beats Mel at most of the games because of her extensive experience in law enforcement.—
Ali Barthwell,
Vulture,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
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“Powders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powders. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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