1
as in speck
a very small piece
just give me a grain of information about what to expect on the program
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2
as in temper
one's characteristic attitude or mood
cheating, even on my income taxes, goes against my grain
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Recent Examples of grain
Breakfast Wrap Sweet potatoes and whole grains are naturally high in fiber and vitamin A, making this a nutritious way to start your day.
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Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 25 July 2025
The spacious store sells everything from spices, grains and flours to bulk candy and specialty items.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 25 July 2025
Protein snacks will help with keeping a little one feeling fuller longer, but remember to include some fiber and grain in their diet as well.
—Anna Earl, Parents, 24 July 2025
Black and white puddings are both are made with pork, cereal grains, and spices.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 19 July 2025
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Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 25 July 2025
The spacious store sells everything from spices, grains and flours to bulk candy and specialty items.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 25 July 2025
Protein snacks will help with keeping a little one feeling fuller longer, but remember to include some fiber and grain in their diet as well.
—Anna Earl, Parents, 24 July 2025
Black and white puddings are both are made with pork, cereal grains, and spices.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grain
Noun
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Serve them with slices of prosciutto or speck, sure.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
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Dishes such as beef stew with speck dumplings or Wienerschnitzel in butter breaded veal cutlet, with roasted potatoes and cranberry jam, are big favorites.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Moo Deng first went viral in 2024, when videos of her throwing temper tantrums, making of mess with her food, trying to bite her trainer and just overall being sassy were posted online by her zookeepers.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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Due to his fiery temper, Mr. Potato Head always uses his hot-temperedness and witty demeanor to be the center of attention.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
18 June 2025
Noun
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In any case, there are sure to be at least a few flecks of moss or lichen, gray or gray-green, on that side.—
Ted Updike,
Outdoor Life,
22 May 2025
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The workmanship shows in the color and precision of the grout, the mottling of dark flecks, and the triangular pieces where the arches meet — details that give the façade a subliminal liveliness.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Their temperament depends greatly on how well they are raised and trained.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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That meal will align with their temperament and preferences, based on their psychic reading.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Wildfire smoke particles, which are called PM2.5, are especially dangerous for children, older adults, pregnant people and those with heart or respiratory conditions.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Insects are ever at risk of being caught by it, as are particles, like pollen, traveling through the air.—
Ian Rose,
JSTOR Daily,
23 July 2025
Noun
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In this sense, Skeptical Intelligence can be thought of as a disposition for critical thinking applied rigorously to the modern data and AI landscape.—
Ted Ladd,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Was that what gave me a British disposition according to Joya’s parents?—
Jhumpa Lahiri,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
Noun
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The Martin County Sheriff’s Office says while the couple was waist deep in the water with their dog, an alligator bit the hand and wrist of the woman and dragged her under the water.—
Gershon Harrell,
Sun Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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While a headboard may seem like a small design detail in your overall bedroom layout, a little bit of creativity can make a big impact.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Architectural Digest,
24 July 2025
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Staley said Moore’s football chops, knowledge and coaching attitude come from his dad.—
Shaun Goodwin
July 25,
Idaho Statesman,
25 July 2025
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The reports are good: his attitude has been normal and his application during the pre-season conditioning tests has been of a high standard.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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“Grain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grain. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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