How to Use kernel in a Sentence

kernel

noun
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  • There's not a kernel of truth in what they say.
  • The kernel of the idea for this book has been in the works for a while.
    — al, 1 Nov. 2019
  • Cut the kernels off the corn cobs and place them in a large bowl.
    — Julia Turshen, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • So what was the first kernel of the idea for this movie?
    — Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Aug. 2020
  • Cut the corn kernels straight from the cob for the freshest taste.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2023
  • Remove and cool to the touch, then cut the kernels from the cobs.
    — Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 8 July 2024
  • Cut the kernels from the ear of corn and microwave on high for 1 minute.
    — Linda Gassenheimer, Twin Cities, 12 Aug. 2019
  • As with all the best lies, this one is based on a kernel of truth.
    — Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2023
  • Let cool slightly and remove the husk, then slice the kernels from the cob.
    — Lauren Joseph, New York Times, 28 July 2023
  • The endosperm is the largest part of the kernel and the biggest constituent in white flours and breads.
    — Linda Carroll, NBC News, 1 Dec. 2022
  • The joke works because there’s more than a kernel of truth in it.
    — Joel A. Erickson, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Apr. 2021
  • The corn — boiled first to plump its kernels — is mixed with mint and lime juice to add an acidic crunch to the dish.
    — Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2023
  • The texture comes from pureeing some of the corn kernels.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2023
  • To freeze kernels of corn, remove the corn kernels from the cob.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2024
  • Taking the first kernel to pop out of the pan doesn’t do anything.
    — Emily Langer, Washington Post, 2 Dec. 2020
  • And in the back of my mind a little kernel of an idea was growing.
    — Good Housekeeping, 25 Jan. 2023
  • Stir in the corn kernels and let the mixture cool 10 minutes.
    — Jessica Battilana, SFChronicle.com, 13 Sep. 2019
  • To do this, the libraries make a call directly to the kernel.
    — Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 30 Aug. 2022
  • When cool enough to handle, cut corn kernels off the cobs with a knife.
    — Eileen Finan, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
  • Cut charred kernels off cobs and set aside (about 2 cups).
    — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 9 Aug. 2019
  • When fresh corn is in season, the kernels are crisp, juicy and milky-sweet.
    — Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 8 July 2024
  • Coconut oil is an oil made from the meat, milk, and kernel of the coconut.
    — Lauren Corona, chicagotribune.com, 11 Mar. 2021
  • Fresh corn kernels: Fresh is best, but frozen (and thawed) works great, too.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 29 May 2024
  • That kernel of popcorn that got stuck in your teeth at the movies could come back to haunt you.
    — Rachel Swalin, Health, 3 Feb. 2023
  • This is the kernel of pain that everything in my life comes back to.
    — Devin, Longreads, 2 Feb. 2021
  • First, a quick lesson on the anatomy of a wheat kernel.
    — Outside Online, 1 Feb. 2021
  • When kernels are exposed, the process just speeds up that much more.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 29 May 2024
  • Cut each cob in half, then stand each half upright and cut off the kernels.
    — Joe Yonan, The Denver Post, 15 July 2019
  • Popcorn is a corn kernel that puffs up or pops when heated.
    — Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
  • It’s made of uranium, carbon, and oxygen encapsulated in graphite kernels the size of a poppy seed.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 10 Dec. 2024

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