1
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
Most of us inhale some of these tiny particles every day.
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Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2025
At higher heights, the water mixed with the particles more, creating a stronger brew.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
On the moon and Mars, dust particles are very sharp.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
What To Know Auroras occur when particles from the sun collide with Earth's magnetic field, creating energy that lights up the upper atmosphere.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
For one, these tiny particles are extremely difficult to measure.
—Nina Agrawal, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
These microscopic particles can potentially enter the bloodstream, posing potential health risks.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Laser machines release fast pulses of energy that heat and break the ink down into tinier particles, triggering an immune response that processes them through the lymphatic system.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
This gives information about the quantum state of the particles before the collision.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 8 Apr. 2025
Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2025
At higher heights, the water mixed with the particles more, creating a stronger brew.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
On the moon and Mars, dust particles are very sharp.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
What To Know Auroras occur when particles from the sun collide with Earth's magnetic field, creating energy that lights up the upper atmosphere.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
For one, these tiny particles are extremely difficult to measure.
—Nina Agrawal, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
These microscopic particles can potentially enter the bloodstream, posing potential health risks.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Laser machines release fast pulses of energy that heat and break the ink down into tinier particles, triggering an immune response that processes them through the lymphatic system.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
This gives information about the quantum state of the particles before the collision.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 8 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for particles
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There are several cases of scientists finding ways to produce other molecules traditionally thought of as biosignatures without the use of life.—
Perri Thaler,
Space.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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Bacteria can degrade the jet fuel molecules more quickly, leading to faster biodegradation, Mark Sephton, Professor of Organic Geochemistry at Imperial College London said.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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Shop jewelry, dress-up pieces, crafts—like this beading kit—for littles of all ages.—
Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
31 Mar. 2025
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Even Williams’ performance does little to flesh her out.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2025
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Pairing seitan with nutrient-dense, low-sodium foods like vegetables, grains, and legumes can help create a balanced meal.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
28 Jan. 2025
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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
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In most everyday situations, this mismatch between the two theories doesn’t cause problems because general relativity applies to large objects (planets, stars, galaxies), and quantum theory applies to tiny particles (atoms, photons).—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2025
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At this point, the atoms lose their identities and behave as a single, collective quantum state.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2025
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The number of ads displayed has grown, the way Google ranks content is constantly changing to provide a better user experience, and rich snippets of text from websites began appearing in result pages several years ago.—
Nick Brown,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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The proud mom also included clips of her girls skiing down the mountain and snippets from the family's night out at a bowling alley.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
2 Jan. 2025
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Rather, those little white or yellowish crumbs could be signs of a few different issues that deserve your attention, like dry skin craving moisture, for example, or an underlying condition leading to irritation or inflammation.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
20 Dec. 2024
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The area east of Dixie Highway is often granted its desires, and the northwest was given whatever crumbs were left — so disheartening and frustrating.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Particles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particles. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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