as in coarse
made up of large particles
the sugar in some countries has a much more grained consistency than what we're used to in the U.S.
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Adjective
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Why do populists connect to the public using coarse language?—
Stephen Humphries,
The Christian Science Monitor,
30 Jan. 2025 -
Drip coffee is made with a coarse coffee grind, and the cold brew is brewed similarly but at a slightly lower temperature.—
Jaina Grey,
WIRED,
12 Jan. 2025
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Application: Use a spreader for granular formulations or a sprayer for liquid ones, following the manufacturer's instructions to the letter.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2025
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What was the most different, and probably the part that was the most exciting and rewarding, was getting to work in such a granular way with the cast.—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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On that sandy beach a decade ago, those men may have witnessed God’s holy army and the forces of Satan in their ancient battle.—
Lauren Green,
Fox News,
16 Feb. 2025
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The city and surrounding communities are also lined with sandy beaches and board-ready breaks.—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Grained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grained. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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