: any of several leguminous plants (such as a chickpea) grown especially for their seed
also
: their seeds
1
: a metric unit of mass equal to ¹/₁₀₀₀ kilogram and nearly equal to the mass of one cubic centimeter of water at its maximum density see Metric System Table
2
: the weight of a gram under the acceleration of gravity
: drawing : writing : record
chronogram
telegram
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Sara Coughlin, SELF, 6 June 2025
This recall is most relevant for people who monitor their sugar intake, such as those with diabetes, as a 12-oz. can of regular Dr Pepper contains 39 grams of sugar.4
Product Details
Product Name: Dr Pepper Zero Sugar
Can Size: 12-oz.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 6 June 2025
Look for fiber supplements that have at least 3 to 5 grams of the nutrient per serving.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, Time, 5 June 2025
He was also sentenced to 90 days behind bars, with 87 of the days suspended, in May 2013, after being convicted of possessing less than 40 grams of marijuana.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
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One thing to note: These shakes are made with a prebiotic fiber blend, which kicks their fiber content up to 7 grams per serving.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 6 June 2025
This recall is most relevant for people who monitor their sugar intake, such as those with diabetes, as a 12-oz. can of regular Dr Pepper contains 39 grams of sugar.4
Product Details
Product Name: Dr Pepper Zero Sugar
Can Size: 12-oz.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 6 June 2025
Look for fiber supplements that have at least 3 to 5 grams of the nutrient per serving.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, Time, 5 June 2025
He was also sentenced to 90 days behind bars, with 87 of the days suspended, in May 2013, after being convicted of possessing less than 40 grams of marijuana.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
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“Gram.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gram. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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gram
noun
variants
or chiefly British gramme
1
: a metric unit of mass equal to ¹/₁₀₀₀ kilogram and nearly equal to the mass of one cubic centimeter of water at its maximum density
—abbreviation g
2
: the weight of a gram under standard gravity
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