1
as in sprinkling
a very small amount
there was not a particle of truth in what she said
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2
as in speck
a very small piece
a particle of cookie fell on the carpet
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Recent Examples of particle
Those temperatures fuse the particles in the clay to a stone-like state called Vitrification.
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Tom Mylan, Bon Appétit, 26 Feb. 2025
That glass was then ground into particles ranging from 0.85 to 2 millimeters in width (for reference, grains of sand range from around 0.1 to 2 mm).
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2025
Fog can carry exhaust particles, bacteria, and microplastics–like any other natural water source.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 20 Feb. 2025
The particles can pass through any kind of matter and contain information about some of the most energetic events in the universe, such as gamma-ray bursts.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 15 Feb. 2025
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Tom Mylan, Bon Appétit, 26 Feb. 2025
That glass was then ground into particles ranging from 0.85 to 2 millimeters in width (for reference, grains of sand range from around 0.1 to 2 mm).
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2025
Fog can carry exhaust particles, bacteria, and microplastics–like any other natural water source.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 20 Feb. 2025
The particles can pass through any kind of matter and contain information about some of the most energetic events in the universe, such as gamma-ray bursts.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for particle
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From the snack brands (Lay’s and Taco Bell) to the streamers (Disney+), and a generous sprinkling of Matthew McConaugheys thrown in for good measure, here’s our annual rundown of the cream of the crop to the cringe.—
Rob LeDonne,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025
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For an extra pretty presentation, finish the dish with fresh sage leaves and an extra sprinkling of grated Asiago.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2025
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Now the property has once again popped up for sale, asking a speck under $6 million.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2025
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Coincidentally, also visible in the new images is the planet Mercury, appearing as a tiny speck of light gliding closer to the sun.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Some saw that as a hint to his future involvement and a firm commitment to the youngster, but Fortea has not returned to Ancelotti’s training sessions since playing in two Under-19 European Championship qualifiers with Spain in November.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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We had been warmed up to this by recent hints of several more One UI 7 betas to come before the stable release was GA.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Co-presenting the Animated Feature and Animated Short categories, the unlikely duo navigated their bits and at various moments, sweetly linked arms or hands.—
Elizabeth Leonard,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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Getting into Gillis’ monologue, like Dave Chappelle and many other stand-ups who’ve hosted over the years the comedian kicked off his second stint by re-hashing some of his regular bits, as well as introducing some new jokes to the Studio 8H crowd.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
2 Mar. 2025
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By locking Metcalf into a five-year, $150 million contract, the Steelers have made their biggest splash at wideout, where their track record of drafting and developing the position has hit a valley in recent years (except George Pickens).—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Slam Dunk At Pier 5 at Bayside Marketplace in Miami, this is a winning mix of Don Q Cristal rum, Triple Sec, fresh lime, orange juice, and mint, topped with a bubbly splash of Starry.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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The song structures melt into goo; the lyrics pelt flecks of raw feeling.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
3 Dec. 2024
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Each light is attached to a green string to easily blend into your tree, and once the lights are turned on, the liquid inside each bulb bubbles to reveal floating flecks of gold glitter to make your tree shine.—
Kaitlin Gates,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2024
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His win is a glimmer of hope for those who don’t live in mansions but just want to make movies.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
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No Other Land, about the destruction of a West Bank community, offers a glimmer of hope in the bond between an Israeli and a Palestinian.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
28 Feb. 2025
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Every Beatles song, every molecule, every vibration is just emblazoned on my soul forever.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Li and his colleagues found that the molecule can shape physiological processes in pandas’ bodies, including growth, biological rhythms, behavior and immune responses.—
Chris Lau,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Particle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particle. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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