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as in specks
a very small amount
there was not a particle of truth in what she said
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2
as in flecks
a very small piece
a particle of cookie fell on the carpet
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Recent Examples of particles
These particles capture and transform substances like arsenic, lead, and mercury, as well as organic toxins and microplastics.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
The jet is likely made up of carbon dioxide and dust particles—just like what was spotted by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope back in August.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The water surface holds dust particles and the wings/ shells of bugs that inhabit the building, a sign of the wear and tear in the very space that hosts the work.
—Mario Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Eventually, the gravitational growth causes the density to reach a peak, which causes photons (the particles of radiation) to flow out of that region, which causes the density to then go back down.
—Big Think, 23 Oct. 2025
Hydrophobic soil is particularly problematic after a wildfire when soil particles become coated with waxy substances as organic matter decomposes.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
Binoculars may be necessary to view the comet’s wispy tail, which is a result of high-speed particles from the sun pushing gas and dust away from the comet’s nucleus.
—Dan Falk, Scientific American, 17 Oct. 2025
Not the kind of dust that accumulates in the corners of rooms, but tiny golden particles that flow from the heavens towards earth.
—Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
Most of us inhale some of these tiny particles every day.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2025
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
The jet is likely made up of carbon dioxide and dust particles—just like what was spotted by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope back in August.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The water surface holds dust particles and the wings/ shells of bugs that inhabit the building, a sign of the wear and tear in the very space that hosts the work.
—Mario Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Eventually, the gravitational growth causes the density to reach a peak, which causes photons (the particles of radiation) to flow out of that region, which causes the density to then go back down.
—Big Think, 23 Oct. 2025
Hydrophobic soil is particularly problematic after a wildfire when soil particles become coated with waxy substances as organic matter decomposes.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
Binoculars may be necessary to view the comet’s wispy tail, which is a result of high-speed particles from the sun pushing gas and dust away from the comet’s nucleus.
—Dan Falk, Scientific American, 17 Oct. 2025
Not the kind of dust that accumulates in the corners of rooms, but tiny golden particles that flow from the heavens towards earth.
—Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
Most of us inhale some of these tiny particles every day.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for particles
Noun
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The tiny black specks of vanilla pack a surprisingly aromatic punch.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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The pattern is a brownish batik produced by specks of tobacco.—
Zuzana Říhová,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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The light brown hair, worn in an all-purpose crop, bears flecks of gray.—
Nathan Heller,
Vogue,
14 Oct. 2025
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Yes, these flecks are seeds that were once inside of a vanilla bean, confirms Britton.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
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Designed by Hot Lab, the interiors are a study in contrast, with marble and precious stones playing against soft fabrics and neutral tones juxtaposed with bold splashes of color and pop art.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the rugged, waterproof build handles poolside splashes without drama.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Time in the age of screens was rapidly changing, brazenly commercializing, exploding into bits and then getting distributed across multiple venues and devices.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
23 Oct. 2025
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All the best bits, all the comedy and magic, but in a totally original space and setting.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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Even the fluorescence from tiny ruby crystals helped measure the pressure, while Raman spectroscopy revealed how the water molecules were dancing inside.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
26 Oct. 2025
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These act as a sieve for water molecules.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But the restriction appeared to do little to keep the pollution at bay.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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But these low-risk hi jinx will encourage your own littles to try new things and take chances for the adventure of learning and saving friends.—
Katie Grant,
Parents,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For example, whole grains contain much more fiber than refined grains.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
29 Oct. 2025
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Pantry moths are simply the name of a type of moth that lays its eggs on common household food products such as grains, beans, flour, nuts, and even pet food.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Ray Palmer is a lot of Brandon, some hints of Clark for sure.—
Charles Infosino,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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The scene illuminates the story’s preoccupation not with the post-#MeToo world but with performance, hints of which can be found throughout the film.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Particles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particles. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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