as in particle
a very small piece
give me just one atom of information about the novel's surprise ending
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Recent Examples of atom
The quantum executives said that even when their machines outpace Nvidia's graphics processing units (GPUs) at certain tasks such as understanding how atoms interact with one another, quantum machines will not replace traditional computers.
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Stephen Nellis, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Ozone is a gas made up of three oxygen atoms, which occurs naturally in small amounts in the stratosphere, protecting Earth from the sun's UV radiation, which would otherwise make the surface of our planet sterile.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
That's when fusion happens: the hydrogen atoms fuse, and release energy.
—New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2025
This process and the flood of electrons and positrons would provide the energy needed to strip electrons away from neutral atoms, a process called ionization, in dense gas in the center of the Milky Way.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2025
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Stephen Nellis, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Ozone is a gas made up of three oxygen atoms, which occurs naturally in small amounts in the stratosphere, protecting Earth from the sun's UV radiation, which would otherwise make the surface of our planet sterile.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
That's when fusion happens: the hydrogen atoms fuse, and release energy.
—New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2025
This process and the flood of electrons and positrons would provide the energy needed to strip electrons away from neutral atoms, a process called ionization, in dense gas in the center of the Milky Way.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for atom
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That’s due to high energy particles spiraling in the galactic magnetic field and emitting enormous amounts of radiation, Hibbard says.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Vacuum energy describes the density of particles popping in and out of existence.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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There’s not a speck of iceberg lettuce or a sticky Heinz bottle in sight.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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This is where the creek empties, where the speck spook in the eelgrass.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The molecules then freeze, forming dust grains and thus establishing a balance between depletion and replenishment.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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The result is a new molecule that has been called ibuzatrelvir.—
Rich Haridy,
New Atlas,
18 Mar. 2025
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Made from 100 percent Donegal merino wool, the Finisterre Farne Women’s Crew Neck Knit Sweater comes in a choice of shades, all with subtle flecks of contrasting color.—
Jessica Macdonald,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Mar. 2025
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Normally, landing a star of Dončić’s caliber at such a young age would take every fleck of gold in the safe.—
C. Clark, M. Vorkunov and F. Katz,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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Because one commissioner is chomping at the bit to raise the current 25-foot building height limit there.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2025
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That's a lot of money up front for a little bit of oil.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
26 Mar. 2025
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Related article Move better and sidestep injury with the side lunge McGregor suggests other small changes, too, including eating vegetables several times a day, basing meals around whole grains and having a handful of nuts each day.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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Controlling these near waters allowed Russia to disrupt Ukraine’s trade, especially the export of grain to African far waters.—
Colin Flint,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2025
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Every item also features an official 2024 World Series patch.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Improve Skin Texture Collagen face masks work to hydrate and plump the skin, filling in rough patches and uneven areas while promoting a more even complexion.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
21 Mar. 2025
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The heartfelt track opens with a home video audio snippet of Uchis’ mother wishing her a good morning as the Colombian crooner serenades someone close to her in her life.—
Chris Malone Mendez,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Despite snippets of dialogue suggesting Nikki hasn’t always been reliable in the past, and meatier scenes acknowledging the emotional toll the situation is taking on her now, the bond never feels informed by complicated feelings, a long history or the possibility of change.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Atom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atom. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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