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as in specks
a very small piece
just give me a grain of information about what to expect on the program
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as in temperaments
one's characteristic attitude or mood
cheating, even on my income taxes, goes against my grain
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Recent Examples of grains
At one station, congregants pick up a scallop shell, a physical reminder of the pilgrimage through life, and dip it in water and grains of sand.
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Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, just two milligrams of fentanyl, the size of just a few grains of sand, can result in an overdose, according to the website for Customs and Border Protection.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Fiber is found in many whole foods, including grains, nuts, seeds, fruits, vegetables, and legumes.
—Courtney Southwick, Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Eat a diet that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, poultry, fish, nuts, and non-tropical vegetable oils.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Piridzhanyan agreed, recommending that parents rotate through the five food groups throughout the week, packing different fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins and dairy.
—Kate Sequeira, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Whole foods rich in both soluble and insoluble fiber include oats, prunes, kiwis, legumes, leafy vegetables, pears and whole grains.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Scientists say these tiny grains may have traveled enormous distances before becoming part of Bennu's parent asteroid — a much larger body that was shattered in a collision millions of years ago in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Gliebus recommends getting regular physical activity (aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate activity per week) to enhance blood flow to the brain and a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats to support brain health.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 28 Jan. 2025
Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, just two milligrams of fentanyl, the size of just a few grains of sand, can result in an overdose, according to the website for Customs and Border Protection.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Fiber is found in many whole foods, including grains, nuts, seeds, fruits, vegetables, and legumes.
—Courtney Southwick, Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Eat a diet that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, poultry, fish, nuts, and non-tropical vegetable oils.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Piridzhanyan agreed, recommending that parents rotate through the five food groups throughout the week, packing different fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins and dairy.
—Kate Sequeira, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Whole foods rich in both soluble and insoluble fiber include oats, prunes, kiwis, legumes, leafy vegetables, pears and whole grains.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Scientists say these tiny grains may have traveled enormous distances before becoming part of Bennu's parent asteroid — a much larger body that was shattered in a collision millions of years ago in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Gliebus recommends getting regular physical activity (aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate activity per week) to enhance blood flow to the brain and a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats to support brain health.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 28 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grains
Noun
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Toothpaste specks needs to be removed from mirrors.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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Silvery or mottled patches on leaves, brown or distorted petal edges, dark specks (feces) or flower buds that fail to open are signs of thrips.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Matching energy levels, breed temperaments, and giving each pet their own space are also key to a successful transition.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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The two men have bad hair and unpredictable temperaments, but beyond that the similarities dissipate quickly.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The only safe way to get real fires was laying gas lines and creating gas burns, without releasing any particles in the air that would potentially cause a forest fire.—
Tomris Laffly,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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For batteries, Veith’s team used silica particles suspended in standard electrolytes.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Sep. 2025
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The second quarter saw the temperatures drop and the players’ tempers rise.—
Erik Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Aug. 2025
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The past 18 months in particular — comprising Copa America, Concacaf Nations League and Gold Cup failures — have driven patience and tempers to the edge.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Its black and white or brown flecks convey a fresh, modern feel that's ideal for breaking away from the tyranny of basics.—
María Munsuri,
Glamour,
24 Aug. 2025
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Although other pests cause similar damage, thrips damage is often associate with numerous small flecks of dark green to black fecal matter.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
5 Aug. 2025
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The same can be said of Mescal, who’s already parlayed playing men of muscular physique and melancholy dispositions into above-the-title movie stardom.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
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The state continues to see a backlog in its gun background check system, with more than 57,000 criminal arrests not yet linked to court case dispositions, according to TBI.—
Laura L. Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The goal is to sit at the center of every money move—paying rent, parking spare cash in a three-month T-bill, even accessing emergency funds on a Sunday—while quietly automating the bits that don't need hands-on attention.—
Jamie Elkaleh,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Scientists thought these spiky bits might be spiny scales, like those found on the bodies of rays and sharks.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Much has been made of this phenomenon, with experts pointing to a number of potential causes, including growing economic anxiety, social media messaging and evolving cultural attitudes.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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Beyond tools, evaluate attitudes, behaviors and awareness across departments.—
Aliasgar Dohadwala,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Grains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grains. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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