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 egg diet reduced overall LDL but changed the particle makeup – fewer large ones and a slight increase in the small ones.
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New Atlas, 20 July 2025
Blinds with heavier, more stubborn dirt and grime will need more work to remove all particles.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
Diamond stones Built by adhering diamond particles to a metal or plastic base, these sharpeners are efficient and used with or without a lubricant.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 July 2025
Kaiser consistently said that the particles were harmless, inert material dislodged by a malfunctioning water heater that was not infectious.
—Paul Sisson, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
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New Atlas, 20 July 2025
Blinds with heavier, more stubborn dirt and grime will need more work to remove all particles.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
Diamond stones Built by adhering diamond particles to a metal or plastic base, these sharpeners are efficient and used with or without a lubricant.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 July 2025
Kaiser consistently said that the particles were harmless, inert material dislodged by a malfunctioning water heater that was not infectious.
—Paul Sisson, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for particle
Noun
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Top it off with one ounce of plain, low-fat Greek yogurt ( about three grams of protein, 21 calories) and a sprinkling of chives.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
11 June 2025
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Forced to reduce their draw from the Raccoon River that summer, the waterworks trustees issued a plea to the people of Des Moines to conserve water and cut back on lawn sprinkling.—
Dave Hage,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2025
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
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The pairing is delicate yet complex as the red berry notes and floral hints mingle with the sweet acid left behind by the tomatoes.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Sparkling Matcha Lemonade Mostly lemonade with a hint of matcha, sweetened to perfection.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 July 2025
Noun
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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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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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The Cowboys' biggest splash was trading for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
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The live-action reimagining of Disney's beloved animated classic made a big splash at the worldwide box office after its release in late May, bringing in more than $300 million in its opening weekend.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
17 July 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
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Despite the serious nature of the diagnosis, Ospreay offered a glimmer of hope.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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In the past year, there was a little glimmer of recovery: Earnings were up about 22% on a 2.7% revenue increase.—
John Dorfman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Faster movement of air molecules produces a higher temperature, and slower movement results in lower temperatures.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
24 July 2025
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Just as the Statue of Zeus represented wisdom and power, AI has noble applications across healthcare, including unraveling the complexities of biological systems where billions of molecules work together to drive the human body.—
Dean DeBiase,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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“Particle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particle. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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