1
as in speck
a very small piece
just give me a grain of information about what to expect on the program
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2
as in temper
one's characteristic attitude or mood
cheating, even on my income taxes, goes against my grain
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Recent Examples of grain
The war has cut off important sources of energy and fertilizers that are key inputs in the production of grains, vegetables and meat.
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Agnieszka De Sousa, Bloomberg, 24 Apr. 2026
Maybe that’s why Frost seems so much in the American grain.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
The chewy grains and tiny legumes provide a sturdy base, absorbing all the flavors of the warm harissa-spiked dressing without going limp.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
This is a single grain Irish whiskey sourced by independent bottling brand High N’ Wicked.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
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Agnieszka De Sousa, Bloomberg, 24 Apr. 2026
Maybe that’s why Frost seems so much in the American grain.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
The chewy grains and tiny legumes provide a sturdy base, absorbing all the flavors of the warm harissa-spiked dressing without going limp.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
This is a single grain Irish whiskey sourced by independent bottling brand High N’ Wicked.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grain
Noun
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Then suddenly, every speck of pollen, dust and grime is impossible to ignore.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
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Featuring bolder, thicker spots at the top and more refined, micro specks down the skirt, this mini dress makes all-day, fashionable wear easier than ever.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2026
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So sensitive has this phase of behind-the-scenes mediation become that no one close to knowledge of it seems willing to risk whatever calculus is in play to calm tempers and restore confidence.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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Yes, there were a few decent jabs here and there about Tom Steyer’s money, Katie Porter’s temper, Matt Mahan’s tech ties and Chad Bianco’s far-right world view.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Its design, crafted by Russell Sage Studio, is meant to be an on-the-nose reflection of the distillery's famed product, with bronzy walls the color of its single malt, and a ceiling painted to look like barley, reflecting the morning dew with flecks of gold throughout.—
Alessandra Amodio,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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Berber carpet Berber is a type of loop pile carpet with flecks of color.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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Teams have also reportedly questioned his temperament — something that became part of his flashy on-field persona over the past couple of seasons.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Staff remembered him for his calm temperament, distinctive mane and loud roar — as well as a goofy streak, the zoo said.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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Shanahan said Height did a little bit of everything in college and will likely have multiple roles for the 49ers, comparing him to Byron Young and Jalon Walker, who played under new 49ers defensive coordinator Raheem Morris with the Los Angeles Rams and Atlanta Falcons, respectively.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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While the third season finale of Apple TV’s Shrinking felt decidedly like a series finale, the show will indeed be back for a fourth season, with the story moving just a little bit further down the road.—
Scott Huver,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2026
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Burke has rare size at nearly 6-foot-9, and a nasty disposition to match.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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The survey presented over 1,500 American adults in a nationally representative sample with the definitions of six legal methods of disposition in a random order.—
Tanya D. Marsh,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2026
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Non-volatile Particulate Matter (nvPM) counters measured soot and black carbon particles, while volatile aerosol and trace-gas instruments (chemiluminescent NOₓ analyzers, hygrometers, thermometers) logged exhaust and ambient chemistry.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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But in the quantum realm, randomness reigns; a particle comes with multiple quantum states, collapsing to just one of them in unpredictable ways.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
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Even so, nuclear is the closest point of convergence between the two parties — a rare area where attitudes are narrowing rather than widening.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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But the team attitude appears to be in a healthy place.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Grain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grain. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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