GRANULES Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

granules

noun

plural of granule

as in particles

a very small piece is there one granule of truth in that statement?

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Recent Examples of granules At a teaching apiary in College Park, bees returning to the hive with tiny granules of pollen on their legs tell her something about what is happening inside. — Jamal Goss, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 Sand-like granules collecting in gutters, curling or missing shingles, brittle or cracking shingles, sagging sections and indoor leaks or ceiling stains are the standard indicators that a roof is failing. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026 Adding 1 ½ tablespoons of instant coffee granules per 12 servings enhances the chocolate flavor in brownies. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2026 Psyllium is taken by mouth and comes in a variety of forms, including powder, granules, capsules, liquid, and wafer. — Melissa Fiorenza, HEALTH, 11 Sep. 2026 Vortex structures At 416 nanometers, the solar surface is dominated by granules, the convection cells that carry heat from the interior. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026 Benefits of Rabbit Repellents Commercial rabbit repellents are easy to apply, either as a ready-to-use spray or as scatterable granules. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 18 July 2026 Manufacturing process Extrusion-spheronization was used to manufacture uniform high-explosive granules. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

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Noun

If there are 1023 particles interfering with one another on such tiny and fast quantum scales, no human has a chance to see constructive quantum interference.

— Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
The simulations use particles to trace dark matter’s density and velocity, allowing scientists to model how cosmic structures evolved.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of particles

Noun

The source was generally in good condition, but mold spots and dense clusters of small white specks required careful treatment.

— Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Breakouts can look like milder, painless white bumps or dark specks known as whiteheads and blackheads, or more painful red bumps and deeper cysts — a mark of cystic acne.

— Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of specks

Noun

The oversized jacket featured a furry white base adorned with flecks of silver, which beautifully mirrored the sumptuous coats on the runway.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026
Add the torn basil and process just until incorporated -- there will be flecks of green in the mixture.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of flecks

Noun

For dessert, there’s che, a type of Vietnamese dessert filled with fruit, jellies, beans and grains such as sweet potato or taro.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Shapiro says that high-phytate foods such as wheat bran, unsoaked grains, and legumes can block iron absorption.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of grains

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As plastic in the body breaks down into smaller and smaller bits — known as microplastics and nanoplastics — the potential danger increases, said Wei Min, a Columbia University chemist who co-authored the study.

— Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
If successful, bits of dust, soil and rocks from Phobos will arrive on Earth in 2031.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of bits

Noun

The technology takes inspiration from biological channels that control the movement of ions and molecules across living cell membranes.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
Connecticut dermatologist Omar Ibrahimi echoed the point to Business Insider, saying the molecules will not reach the dermis where collagen lives.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of molecules

Noun

Although short-term volatility may be unsettling, investors with time horizons measured in years should be well-positioned to ride out the rough patches that inevitably occur along the way.

— Daniel Kern, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Both teams wore commemorative jersey patches honoring the late NBA coach Rick Adelman, who led the Kings to eight consecutive playoff appearances from 1998 through 2006.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of patches

Noun

The patchwork bag is made from the soft leather and suede scraps left over from the creation of Coach bags.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
One of them, 1955’s powerful Bald Eagle, incorporates scraps of both her husband’s drawings and her own earlier work.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 20 Oct. 2026

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