as in particle
a very small piece
not a molecule of sense in that girl
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What To Know Stanford Medicine researchers have identified a naturally occurring molecule, BRP, that mimics the appetite-suppressing effects of semaglutide while potentially avoiding some of its side effects, such as nausea, constipation, and muscle loss.
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
In that chemical process, a molecule related to nitric oxide (NO) binds to sulfur (S) atoms within proteins.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
When trees inhale carbon, some of it is used to build complex structural molecules like cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin.
—Katarina Zimmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
Li and his colleagues found that the molecule can shape physiological processes in pandas’ bodies, including growth, biological rhythms, behavior and immune responses.
—Chris Lau, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
In that chemical process, a molecule related to nitric oxide (NO) binds to sulfur (S) atoms within proteins.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
When trees inhale carbon, some of it is used to build complex structural molecules like cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin.
—Katarina Zimmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
Li and his colleagues found that the molecule can shape physiological processes in pandas’ bodies, including growth, biological rhythms, behavior and immune responses.
—Chris Lau, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for molecule
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Microplastics are plastic particles smaller than five millimeters.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The agency will also revisit rules such as water pollution limits for coal plants, air quality standards for small particles and the mandatory reporting of greenhouse gas emissions by large emitters like oil and gas companies.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC News,
13 Mar. 2025
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This obviously means piece of peach or speck of fish or smear of hotness — but in French, therefore classy.—
Heather Havrilesky,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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The moon appears incredibly large in the foreground of the image since it is located much closer to Earth than Saturn, the sixth planet from the sun, which, by comparison, appears as nearly a speck behind the prominent natural satellite.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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The modern description of the atom can trace its roots to the invention of the prism and the spreading of the solar spectrum into its composite colors, which led to the identification of discrete energy levels in an atom and, finally, the development of quantum mechanics.—
Jayson Stewart,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Mar. 2025
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Organic compounds contain carbon atoms and are typically derived from living organisms, while inorganic compounds do not have carbon atoms and generally originate from nonliving sources.—
Aliasger K. Salem,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2025
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One bit of good news to report is that Senate Democrats plan to vote in favor of the House's Continuing Resolution (CR).—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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This little bit of information might also be enough to ruffle some research going on in the astronomy community.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Tips and Tricks: During this event, the moon will begin to travel in front of the Pleiades stars around 11 P.M. Eastern Time, concealing several of the blueish flecks as the night goes on.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside Online,
13 Feb. 2025
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Once the snowmelt begins and flecks of greenery emerge from the powder, many skiers assume the party’s over.—
Miles Howard,
AFAR Media,
6 Feb. 2025
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However, nasturtiums don’t mind growing in the light shade cast by asparagus plants and asparagus beetles are less likely to visit a patch of asparagus if nasturtiums are growing nearby.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2025
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In fact, the rough patches have motivated Miles Bridges even more.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2025
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Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have retired and Djokovic’s sand timer is running out of grain.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Its 14-bit raw DNG images provide the most leeway to edit color and exposure in the lower register (ISO 100-3200), as well as the least amount of luminance noise, the digital version of film grain.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
14 Mar. 2025
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The boxy portable projector made its soft debut at CES 2025, and has subsequently appeared at MWC in Barcelona, with TCL drip feeding a few snippets of information at each event.—
Paul Ridden,
New Atlas,
14 Mar. 2025
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Despite maintaining her kids' privacy, Conrad enjoys sharing snippets of their personalities and interests, including Liam's love of gardening fresh veggies.—
Emy LaCroix,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Molecule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/molecule. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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