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as in flecks
a small area that is different (as in color) from the main part
a lizard with specks of white against a green body
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as in splashes
a very small amount
not a speck of explanation to accompany the book's pictures
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as in particles
a very small piece
a speck of dust was preventing the laser from reading the disc
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as in sprinkles
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
dirt that had specked the windows of the factory for ages
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Noun
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On the moon and Mars, dust particles are very sharp.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025 -
At higher heights, the water mixed with the particles more, creating a stronger brew.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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But alcohol is an ancient and natural beverage, made by fermenting grains, fruits, or vegetables—all of which are part of a balanced diet in their original forms.—
Jamie Ducharme,
TIME,
28 Jan. 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
Noun
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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
Noun
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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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Her videos feature game-day glam transformations and snippets from her performances alongside her teammates on the field.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
2 Jan. 2025
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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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“Specks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specks. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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