as in root
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
the kernel of your argument seems to be the inevitability of human migration into space
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Recent Examples of kernel
Indian atta is stone-ground, meaning the wheat kernels are crushed between millstones into a fine powder.
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Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 13 Mar. 2025
The Linux kernel vulnerability prompted America’s cyber defense agency to mandate all federal employees to update their phones by March 25 or stop using them.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Linux Kernel Update Goes Live The code has been implemented as part of the Linux kernel release version 6.13 in January.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 Mar. 2025
Argan oil comes from the fruit kernels, or seeds, of the argan tree (Argania spinosa).1
There are two main types of argan oil: food-grade and cosmetic-grade.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 12 Mar. 2025
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Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 13 Mar. 2025
The Linux kernel vulnerability prompted America’s cyber defense agency to mandate all federal employees to update their phones by March 25 or stop using them.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Linux Kernel Update Goes Live The code has been implemented as part of the Linux kernel release version 6.13 in January.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 Mar. 2025
Argan oil comes from the fruit kernels, or seeds, of the argan tree (Argania spinosa).1
There are two main types of argan oil: food-grade and cosmetic-grade.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kernel
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What developers would like in these scenarios is a way to find the root cause of security issues and be able to prioritize actions to remediate system health.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Like many modern calamities, the roots of the Great Flood were firmly planted in history.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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No matter how someone is playing Minecraft, the core appeal is in its infinite freedom.—
Issy van der Velde,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2025
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They were separated from one another for the vast majority of the three films rather than given the kinds of great adventures and bonding moments that the original trilogy gave its core trio, and that led to much less compelling camaraderie and characters.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The 90's and early 2000's aesthetic of the jacket, along with the essence of athleisure and the elongating effect of Jenner's white socks, allowed the sneakers to stand out as the center of attention.—
Teresa Romero Martínez,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2025
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For him, the subtle nature of purple captures an essence that used to be seen in old movies.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
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He’s done so much for the organization, given his heart and soul to it and building a culture that’s respected.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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Similarly, people who experience claustrophobia or heart or respiratory conditions should consider sitting this visit out.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Kernel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kernel. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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