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Recent Examples of droplets
It is spread through close contact with an infected person, such as through respiratory droplets from coughing or sneezing.
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Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
If the droplets start to soak into the wood, this is an indication that the current sealant layer is not adequately protecting the wood from water and needs to be resealed.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
If water droplets appear on the side of the foil that was facing the wall, the moisture is likely coming through the wall itself.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Mussels, for instance, create strong underwater adhesives and fibers through dense protein droplets.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Wave action on the water’s surface can break oil into smaller droplets that sink into the ocean depths.
—Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
The bacterial infection is spread through respiratory droplets and can cause respiratory issues.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
Some humidifiers, like Homedics Natura Ultrasonic, include essential oil pads that are inserted on the side panel to prevent adding droplets directly into the water.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
In athletes, fat stored in muscle — predominantly in muscle fiber droplets — is an important energy reserve that the body taps into when a person exerts an extraordinary amount of energy.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
If the droplets start to soak into the wood, this is an indication that the current sealant layer is not adequately protecting the wood from water and needs to be resealed.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
If water droplets appear on the side of the foil that was facing the wall, the moisture is likely coming through the wall itself.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Mussels, for instance, create strong underwater adhesives and fibers through dense protein droplets.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Wave action on the water’s surface can break oil into smaller droplets that sink into the ocean depths.
—Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
The bacterial infection is spread through respiratory droplets and can cause respiratory issues.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
Some humidifiers, like Homedics Natura Ultrasonic, include essential oil pads that are inserted on the side panel to prevent adding droplets directly into the water.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
In athletes, fat stored in muscle — predominantly in muscle fiber droplets — is an important energy reserve that the body taps into when a person exerts an extraordinary amount of energy.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for droplets
Noun
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Each one begins as a long chain of amino acids, like a string of beads.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Early Egyptians used it in the form of rock crystal to make beads and small vases.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Most nail artists use a clear gel with a thick consistency (Chue opts for the Aprés Builder Top Gelcoat) to create these designs, ranging from simple globs to translucent jelly ridges.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Inspired by both pre-Columbian cultures and modern scientific theories, Jensen made energetic diagrams of shapes, symbols, and numbers in loud complementary colors, using thick globs of paint; the results generate a fascinating friction.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The bottom shelf ensures that any drips or leaks don't get on other foods.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
19 Apr. 2026
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Use a protective pad when working on cars or lawn equipment to protect it from drips.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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When online is treated as a distribution channel rather than a learning system, persistence drops, and skepticism rises.—
Ian Gibson,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2026
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When cleaning homes with lingering pet odors, Parekh recommends applying a few drops of enzyme cleaner to the pad rather than relying solely on the Swiffer solution.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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An actual cosmic void — which can indeed be a billion light-years (or more) across — has nothing to do with dark gas clouds and Bok globules, which are small, nearby clouds of light-blocking matter, particularly at optical wavelengths.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Mar. 2026
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The gluten is added last, to prevent globules from forming.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 June 2018
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“Droplets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/droplets. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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