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
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
Noun
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
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Her silver nail polish—reminiscent of the shade worn by Lou Reed (from one New York legend to another) in footage shown during Todd Haynes’s documentary The Velvet Underground—sparkles as Gaga pounds the keys of her piano throughout the film.—
Maxwell Adler,
Vanity Fair,
15 May 2026
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That game enabled the younger brother to mentally shift from a pitcher prone to walks to a pitcher who now consistently pounds the zone.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
4 May 2026
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When Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro raises his hand skyward, all on-field action grinds to a halt.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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Their offensive flow grinds to a halt.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Apply these oils with a spray bottle near potential entry points to help keep crickets out of your home.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
16 May 2026
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Natural pesticides offering some downy mildew control include need oils and copper fungicides.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Lady Gaga, crushes, Tom Cruise, and movie theaters — the through-line for this week is obsession.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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Ella Langley crushes internet troll.—
David Hookstead OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Even everyday products like deodorants or hair removal creams can play a role.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
18 May 2026
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Topical creams keep your skin moisturized and reduce the risk of reactions.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Best lotions for tattoos This body lotion soothes the itchiness and irritation from a new tattoo.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Jean-Sebastien Giguere stops 35 shots for his third straight shutout, and Anaheim beats Minnesota 4-0 for a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.—
Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Nothing beats the feeling of getting a new laptop.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
14 May 2026
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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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