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
The soil interface effect is soil particles’ interactions with each other and the greater environment.
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Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2025
It’s powered by 234 dalton ultra-low molecular collagen—meaning the collagen particles are small enough to absorb deeply and effectively into the skin.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 10 Apr. 2025
Inhaled silica dust particles travel down airways and into the smallest spaces of the lung, causing scarring and eventually difficulty breathing, often becoming so severe that a lung transplant might be the only solution to avoid death.
—Dr. Mark Abdelmalek, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2025
At higher heights, the water mixed with the particles more, creating a stronger brew.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
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Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2025
It’s powered by 234 dalton ultra-low molecular collagen—meaning the collagen particles are small enough to absorb deeply and effectively into the skin.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 10 Apr. 2025
Inhaled silica dust particles travel down airways and into the smallest spaces of the lung, causing scarring and eventually difficulty breathing, often becoming so severe that a lung transplant might be the only solution to avoid death.
—Dr. Mark Abdelmalek, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2025
At higher heights, the water mixed with the particles more, creating a stronger brew.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for particle
Noun
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My own curls arrived around age 13, another pubescent crisis to be dealt with along with the mustache that sprouted overnight and a sprinkling of T-zone blackheads.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Premier League has had a decent sprinkling of Swedes — from Freddie Ljungberg to Zlatan Ibrahimovic — but none have matched Isak’s scoring output in England.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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With five stores and a small online presence, Whim is just a speck in the vast retail universe.—
Ken Belson,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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Having very high levels of fluoride can result in some erosion of tooth enamel, which can predispose people to tooth staining and can cause little white specks on the teeth, says Oller.—
Sherri Gordon, CLC,
Parents,
11 Apr. 2025
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California beach towns — like Ventura, Pismo Beach or Encinitas — tend to be outdoorsy and mellow with a hint of boho energy.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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There were other hints too: sensory issues common to people on the autism spectrum and their painful hyperawareness of other people’s micro-expressions and body language.—
Zing Tsjeng,
Vogue,
11 Apr. 2025
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With about 100 vendors, there is a little bit of everything here, from jewelry to pickles and hot sauce to collectible items like coins and comic books.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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Channel that instinct and do a little bit of self-interrogation.—
Shannon Carpenter,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
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Neither does the oak, even after almost 25 years, although that small amount of virgin oak barrels in the mix adds a splash of vibrant wood to the flavor profile.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2025
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The use of blue and limestone beige reflects Malta’s coastal hues, with accents of vibrant red to offer a splash of contrast.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Apr. 2025
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Made from 100 percent Donegal merino wool, the Finisterre Farne Women’s Crew Neck Knit Sweater comes in a choice of shades, all with subtle flecks of contrasting color.—
Jessica Macdonald,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Mar. 2025
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Normally, landing a star of Dončić’s caliber at such a young age would take every fleck of gold in the safe.—
C. Clark, M. Vorkunov and F. Katz,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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The coach listens not just for answers, but for glimmers—early signals of ideas that could be shaped into something bigger.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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However, the glimmers of optimism surrounding the tariffs did not last.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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Because cannabis plants only produce a small amount of Delta 8, most Delta 8 products contain a synthesized form of the cannabinoid, which is made by rearranging the molecules of CBD (cannabidiol), according to Leafwell.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Starlight filtered through its atmosphere, carrying the fingerprints of atmospheric molecules to the telescope.—
Daniel Apai,
The Conversation,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Particle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particle. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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