as in to grind
to reduce to fine particles
you have to powder the antibiotic tablet and mix it with food
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Recent Examples of powder
Kristen Tauer, WWD, 28 Oct. 2024
That time, the company says, could be used to for a wide variety of purposes, including meals, a phone call, a nature walk or…well, powdering your nose.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2024
Merve Ceylan, Health, 3 Mar. 2025
Gold then described lab experiments using cement powder, which produced images similar to the Luna 9 pictures.
—Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 1 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Hilton Rothschild took advantage of the time by powdering her nose with a brush.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 28 Oct. 2024
That time, the company says, could be used to for a wide variety of purposes, including meals, a phone call, a nature walk or…well, powdering your nose.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2024
Noun
The highest increase was seen with turmeric powder.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 3 Mar. 2025
Gold then described lab experiments using cement powder, which produced images similar to the Luna 9 pictures.
—Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powder
Verb
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Which country can field the best fiber-optic drones, and fastest, should have the edge as Russia’s wider war on Ukraine grinds into its fourth year.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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It’s certified organic by the JAS (Japanese Agricultural Standards), which is recognized by the USDA, and it’s produced and ground into powder in Kagoshima, Japan.—
Lauryn Jiles,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Per Erewhon's website, the Wellness from Scratch smoothie includes a mix of organic orange juice, citrus blossom sea moss refresher drink, turmeric juice, pineapple, mango, bananas, plain kefir, vanilla collagen, coconut cream, honey, fresh mint and almond milk.—
Athena Sobhan,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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The experimentation led itself naturally to sushi paired with cream cheese, or mayonnaise, or other types of cream sauces—a departure from the subtle flavors of traditional Japanese cuisine.—
Tim Mak,
Bon Appétit,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Musk pounded his chest and raised his right arm in an angular motion while giving his speech.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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That involved Shorrock and a few others pounding posts in the ground, putting up heavy metal fencing and twisting metal ties together.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Attendees shared both memories and fears, including whether public lands will be opened up for oil and gas drilling and other industrial uses.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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And the brand’s neem oil and liquid fertilizer are my go-tos for encouraging healthy growth.—
Urmila Ramakrishnan,
Bon Appétit,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Britney Haynes once again crushed the reality TV dreams of Danielle Reyes, this time on the season 3 finale of The Traitors.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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The curator, Makeda Best, grounds it in images of the crushing routine and casual camaraderie of the office and the factory floor.—
Vince Aletti,
The New Yorker,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Hundreds of videos online can’t be lying: when beauty enthusiasts stress test the performance of this setting spray, product swatches and even lipstick won’t budge after a generous spritz.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2025
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Some of her most in-demand, cult-favourite products include: • Colorfix 24-Hour Cream Colour – Arguably the most iconic product in her range, this multi-use pigment can be used as an eyeshadow, blush, lipstick, or even body paint.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In a second, every dog in the pack was milling over us like an irresistible flood over an inadequate dam.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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Loud hip-hop music boomed over the PA system, and attendees of all ages feverishly milled about.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Kojic acid can be found in creams, lotions, soaps, cleansers, and serums in concentrations up to 4%.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
4 Mar. 2025
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Those with dry and/or sensitive skin are better off opting for creams or lotions, and in particular, ones that don't have a strong fragrance.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA TODAY,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Powder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powder. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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