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
  • The first murder is a girl slicing into her slumbering mother’s neck with a hacksaw; then her brother pounds his father’s face in with a baseball bat.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Back from a hamstring injury, Teoscar Hernández rejoins a relentless Dodgers offense that pounds 17 hits and three homers in a 9-4 win over the Athletics.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Definition of pounds
Noun
  • Fats are found in foods like butter, oils, nuts, meat, and fish.
    — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Its products include fuel for cars, jet fuel and a wide range of oils.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of oils
Verb
  • The Food Processor quickly chops, slices, and shreds a wide array of ingredients for unlimited culinary creations, while the Coffee & Spice Grinder efficiently grinds coffee beans, spices, and herbs for superior flavor and potency.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 June 2026
  • With a range of 50 to 300 kilometers, the drones, all made in Ukraine, are designed to throttle the Russian army’s logistics – adding a new dimension of strikes to Ukraine’s strategy as the war grinds through its fifth year.
    — Gianluca Mezzofiore, CNN Money, 20 June 2026
Definition of grinds
Noun
  • Pretty early on Europeans became obsessed with skin whitening creams—again, problematic—many of which contained really, really harmful ingredients, also problematic, like lead and mercury.
    — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Don’t use scouring powders or abrasive creams, or rust removers.
    — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of creams
Verb
  • 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
  • While this motion typically crushes or warps regular sneakers, these shoes bounce right back into their original shape, damage-free.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 18 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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