1
as in specks
a very small amount
there was not a particle of truth in what she said
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2
as in flecks
a very small piece
a particle of cookie fell on the carpet
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Recent Examples of particles
The rapid breakdown and spread of air particles can cause thunderstorm asthma.
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Devika Rao, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026
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
While airborne, water droplets freeze on these soot particles to form ice crystals, which remain in the atmosphere as cirrus clouds for several hours.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Skipping this step—and dragging loose, abrasive particles under a wet cloth—could lead to scratches on your floors.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
They’re regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to ensure proper safeguards are in place to prevent microscopic cement particles from causing health problems in nearby residents.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
So, informal recyclers often use rudimentary methods that can release lead particles into the air, soil and water.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
The varicella-zoster virus spreads through direct skin-to-skin contact with fluid from the blisters or by breathing in particles from them.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Scientists have estimated that humans may be ingesting tens of thousands of these particles every year.
—Baltimore Sun, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
Devika Rao, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026
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
While airborne, water droplets freeze on these soot particles to form ice crystals, which remain in the atmosphere as cirrus clouds for several hours.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Skipping this step—and dragging loose, abrasive particles under a wet cloth—could lead to scratches on your floors.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
They’re regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to ensure proper safeguards are in place to prevent microscopic cement particles from causing health problems in nearby residents.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
So, informal recyclers often use rudimentary methods that can release lead particles into the air, soil and water.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
The varicella-zoster virus spreads through direct skin-to-skin contact with fluid from the blisters or by breathing in particles from them.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Scientists have estimated that humans may be ingesting tens of thousands of these particles every year.
—Baltimore Sun, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for particles
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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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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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Some splashes of color help enliven it too.—
Adam Williams
April 23,
New Atlas,
23 Apr. 2026
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Naturally, the color palette revolves around a joyful, beachy vibe—all designed in shades of pink, citrus, and red, with splashes of leopard prints and snake textures.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
21 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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My grandmother’s version typically called just for the addition of generous sprinklings of Lawry’s garlic salt and black pepper—and that’s it.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
5 Dec. 2025
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These are molecules composed of 60 carbon atoms, each of which are bonded to three neighboring atoms.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
24 Apr. 2026
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The researchers exposed a piece of the Murchison meteorite, which contains organic molecules, to TMAH.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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This desire to find connection in loss hints that death can often be more tangible to process than estrangement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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After downplaying the prospect of a new album in recent interviews, Grande began posting hints to the contrary in March, like a flower emoji in her Instagram bio.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 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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“Particles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/particles. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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