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a very small piece
is there one granule of truth in that statement?
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Recent Examples of granule
This is likely due to the process of creating the instant granules.
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Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 7 Oct. 2024
The fine granules will dissolve in the dough and impart subtle mocha notes, adding a deeper, more complex flavor to your cookies.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
This extract is freeze-dried to remove the water and turned into granules.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 7 Oct. 2024
Physical exfoliants include facial scrubs, which use granules to literally scrub dead skin cells, oil, dirt and grime from your skin.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2024
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Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 7 Oct. 2024
The fine granules will dissolve in the dough and impart subtle mocha notes, adding a deeper, more complex flavor to your cookies.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
This extract is freeze-dried to remove the water and turned into granules.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 7 Oct. 2024
Physical exfoliants include facial scrubs, which use granules to literally scrub dead skin cells, oil, dirt and grime from your skin.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for granule
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While the triggers for the extreme cold at that time are debated, prevailing theories involve changes in tectonic plate activity, including the release of particles into the atmosphere that reflected sunlight away from Earth.Liam Courtney-Davies, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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In fact, scientists suspect that the magnetosphere coaxes Triton’s energetic particles to cross over to Neptune’s atmosphere and excite auroral flares on the planet.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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The moon is a fuzzy speck in the upper center of the image.Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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But hauling out a heavy duty appliance and taking the time to track down every speck of dust can get old quickly.Shea Simmons, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024
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Poets and cub scouts, romantics and scientists, people young and old around the world have looked up and been dazzled by the flecks of light speckled across the night’s inky canvas.Abbey Stone, SELF, 31 Oct. 2024
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This technique is primarily performed to alter the color so a dish wouldn’t end up with black flecks.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2024
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Filling your plate with whole grains, fruits, protein, and healthy fats—including eggs, yogurt, or whole-wheat toast—is generally considered a nutritious breakfast.Kristen Fischer, Health, 20 Nov. 2024
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The company is actively involved in expanding its camelina grain production operations, with contracts for more than 40,000 acres in North America and 60,000 acres in Argentina.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Scientists have long wondered where these molecules come from.Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 13 Nov. 2024
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Because of this similarity, THC is able to attach to molecules called cannabinoid receptors on neurons in these brain areas and activate them, changing various mental and physical functions.Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024
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While most of the top brands don’t demonstrate a correlation between views growth and TikTok Shop momentum, anti-wrinkle silicone patch brand Wrinkles Schminkles is a key exception.Noor Lobad, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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His effect was such that patches bearing his initials will be worn by student-athletes among USF’s 21 men’s and women’s teams.Tom Layberger, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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The walking paths were shut down due to intense winds, and all of the suites and rooms were reserved for the Hallmark staff and talent to have a little bit of privacy.Emily Longeretta, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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Showbiz ran in Cher’s blood, as her mother was a struggling actress with bit parts in a number of TV series.Justin Curto, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
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The vacuum weighs less than 1.5 pounds, so unlike other brands, your arm won’t get tired when reaching up to get the dust off crown molding or carrying it out to your car to vacuum up those snack crumbs from last week’s commute.Shea Simmons, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Remove items from your cabinets and drawers, vacuum any crumbs, and wipe down the surfaces.Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Granule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granule. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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