as in particles
a very small piece
not a molecule of sense in that girl
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Recent Examples of molecules
These are molecules composed of 60 carbon atoms, each of which are bonded to three neighboring atoms.
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Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2026
The researchers exposed a piece of the Murchison meteorite, which contains organic molecules, to TMAH.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Specifically, the fibroblasts of keloids are thought to be more active, survive longer, and produce more collagen and more signaling molecules that promote growth.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
The findings, published in an April 21 study led by University of Florida geologist Amy Williams in the journal Nature, reveal that of the 21 carbon-containing molecules identified, seven were detected for the first time on Mars.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
What to read next The findings also show that water ice is not evenly distributed but instead concentrates in the densest regions of cosmic dust, which act as protective shields and block harsh ultraviolet radiation from nearby newborn stars and allow those fragile molecules to survive across eons.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Previous methods required researchers to extract proteins from bacterial mixtures containing thousands of other molecules, a process that significantly limited throughput.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
Bacteria can degrade the jet fuel molecules more quickly, leading to faster biodegradation, Mark Sephton, Professor of Organic Geochemistry at Imperial College London said.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
First, the Ensuring Pathways to Innovative Cures (EPIC) Act has been proposed to provide parity for the two drug classes, extending small molecules’ negotiation protection period to the 13 years enjoyed by biologics.
—Jack Kalavritinos, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2026
The researchers exposed a piece of the Murchison meteorite, which contains organic molecules, to TMAH.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Specifically, the fibroblasts of keloids are thought to be more active, survive longer, and produce more collagen and more signaling molecules that promote growth.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
The findings, published in an April 21 study led by University of Florida geologist Amy Williams in the journal Nature, reveal that of the 21 carbon-containing molecules identified, seven were detected for the first time on Mars.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
What to read next The findings also show that water ice is not evenly distributed but instead concentrates in the densest regions of cosmic dust, which act as protective shields and block harsh ultraviolet radiation from nearby newborn stars and allow those fragile molecules to survive across eons.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Previous methods required researchers to extract proteins from bacterial mixtures containing thousands of other molecules, a process that significantly limited throughput.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
Bacteria can degrade the jet fuel molecules more quickly, leading to faster biodegradation, Mark Sephton, Professor of Organic Geochemistry at Imperial College London said.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
First, the Ensuring Pathways to Innovative Cures (EPIC) Act has been proposed to provide parity for the two drug classes, extending small molecules’ negotiation protection period to the 13 years enjoyed by biologics.
—Jack Kalavritinos, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for molecules
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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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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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Instead of measuring a bulk signal, ATTA works by targeting atoms individually.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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This X-ray glow is radiated when the heavy ions of the solar wind, like carbon and oxygen, grab an electron from neutral atoms in either our outer atmosphere or the heliosphere.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 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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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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The grains are made of corundum, the same mineral that forms ruby and sapphire on Earth.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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Many plant proteins are not, which is why combining foods like beans and grains is often recommended.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
27 Apr. 2026
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How To Use Banana Peels In Your Garden Since banana peels do contain healthy nutrients your garden needs, learning how to use them in your garden can keep the food scraps out of landfills and give plants a boost.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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Orange County Public Health Services did not find just one mouse sniffing around for scraps.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The combination has allowed dense patches of fog to form inland, particularly in areas farther from the coast.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Tablets like Dramamine take up almost no space in your bag, but there are plenty of alternatives, too, like ginger chews or motion sickness patches.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Molecules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/molecules. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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