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as in specks
a very small piece
just give me a grain of information about what to expect on the program
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as in temperaments
one's characteristic attitude or mood
cheating, even on my income taxes, goes against my grain
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Recent Examples of grains
The grains are made of corundum, the same mineral that forms ruby and sapphire on Earth.
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Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Many plant proteins are not, which is why combining foods like beans and grains is often recommended.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 27 Apr. 2026
Ann Ollila of Los Alamos National Laboratory, who led the research, said the grains emitted a bright glow when analyzed.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
The war has cut off important sources of energy and fertilizers that are key inputs in the production of grains, vegetables and meat.
—Agnieszka De Sousa, Bloomberg, 24 Apr. 2026
Though its grains measure less than 10 micrometers, placing it within the microscopic scale, its physical behavior may have tangible technological implications.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 23 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
The qualifications for that are that all steps of production must be done onsite, and at least two-thirds of the grains have to be grown on land owned or controlled by the estate.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Salad bowl shops, places that push bowls filled with Mediterranean spreads and grains, and bowls brimming with açaí under tiles of sliced banana.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Many plant proteins are not, which is why combining foods like beans and grains is often recommended.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 27 Apr. 2026
Ann Ollila of Los Alamos National Laboratory, who led the research, said the grains emitted a bright glow when analyzed.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
The war has cut off important sources of energy and fertilizers that are key inputs in the production of grains, vegetables and meat.
—Agnieszka De Sousa, Bloomberg, 24 Apr. 2026
Though its grains measure less than 10 micrometers, placing it within the microscopic scale, its physical behavior may have tangible technological implications.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 23 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
The qualifications for that are that all steps of production must be done onsite, and at least two-thirds of the grains have to be grown on land owned or controlled by the estate.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Salad bowl shops, places that push bowls filled with Mediterranean spreads and grains, and bowls brimming with açaí under tiles of sliced banana.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grains
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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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Silvery or mottled patches on leaves, brown or distorted petal edges, dark specks (feces) or flower buds that fail to open are signs of thrips.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Singapore Sling and the Million Dollar Cocktail are sisters who share the same DNA and many of the same qualities but possess quite different temperaments and have gone on to enjoy different lives.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
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Players of all kinds of temperaments, skill levels and game styles have done it, do it, and will do it in the future — and there are methods to the madness that takes over a tennis player in the throes of frustration.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The rapid breakdown and spread of air particles can cause thunderstorm asthma.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
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Nanoplastics are the very smallest particles, about 1,000th the average width of a human hair, and are most likely to get inside the human body.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Cellphone video taken by a witness shows Patterson yelling at the women as tempers flared.—
Skyler Shepard,
Sun Sentinel,
28 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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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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But white settlers found their stubborn dispositions too unruly for domestication and their big bodies too tempting a commodity.—
Christine Peterson,
Outdoor Life,
5 Mar. 2026
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The solstice will occur on March 20, bringing with it longer, warmer days, blooming flowers, and overall happier dispositions.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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Quaise is developing a drilling system that uses millimeter wave energy to melt and vaporize rock at extreme depths where conventional drill bits struggle with heat and pressure.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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Watching babies get blown to bits should do something to you.—
Adelle Platon,
VIBE.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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In the centuries since colonists waged war against the crown, American’s attitudes toward the royals have shifted from hatred to adoration.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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More homework was also associated with negative attitudes about school for younger children in the study.—
Ariel Gilreath,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Grains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grains. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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