ATOMS Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

atoms

noun

plural of atom

as in particles

a very small piece give me just one atom of information about the novel's surprise ending

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Recent Examples of atoms That system includes the vacuum chamber, lasers, and electronic controls needed to manipulate the atoms. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026 The early quantum pioneers didn’t realize — at first — that the arcane math that strikingly captured the conduct of atoms had left the real world behind. — Quanta Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026 On a microscopic level, potential energy is composed of all the interacting forces between the atoms and molecules that make matter. — Matthew Koss, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026 In most atoms, the energy needed to flip a neutron in this way would require a gamma-ray laser, which scientists can’t make yet. — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026 Researchers have long thought plasma is only created from collisions between atoms with extremely heavy nuclei such as lead. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2026 Unfortunately, the structure of certain atoms makes nuclear weapons possible. — George F. Will, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026 Burning fat molecules in cells harnesses 9 calories per gram by retrieving energy from the bonds between the fatty acids’ many carbon atoms, which are strung together like beads. — Literary Hub, 17 Aug. 2026

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Noun

The investigation report also said the fire resulted from hot metal particles falling onto vegetation below the tower, which had not been cleared in years.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
These trails form when aircraft engine emissions encounter extremely cold air found at high altitudes, causing tiny ice particles to develop.

— Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of particles

Noun

The scientists tracked matter loss by following the movements of molecular hydrogen, one of the most common molecules in protoplanetary disks.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026
The association of wet environments, organic molecules and a mix of chemicals similar to those that microbes harness for energy on Earth allowed our team to conclude that conditions in Gale were once capable of supporting life.

— Ashwin R. Vasavada, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of molecules

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The track, which blends smooth R&B vocals with contemporary pop production, came almost a decade after bits of the song first leaked on social media.

— Caché McClay, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Lechter selected the best bits and organized them into six lessons spread over 10 chapters.

— Christopher Cox, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of bits

Noun

The soup itself has an almost lemon curd-like acidity and sweetness, and it’s laced with flecks of fresh corn and tiny diced pieces of zucchini.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Amid his vast responsibilities running all the departments in the Giants’ front office, Zaidi still found the time to pore over MLB Draft League statistics and look for flecks of gold.

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of flecks

Noun

This sintering method produced a tough bulk composite where diamond grains are held inside a continuous cubic boron nitride structure, with cobalt spread throughout the material.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
The best breads are made from whole or sprouted grains and contain fiber and protein with minimal processing.

— Staff Author, HEALTH, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of grains

Noun

Their mother, Avie Lee, would sew scraps of fabric together to make clothes for the family.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
The foundational text of Parton’s career, this 1971 single lovingly details her mother’s make-do resilience, stitching a fall coat from scraps of cloth in the spirit of a beloved Bible story.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of scraps

Noun

The OpenAI version released today does not contain any code snippets, or even the chilling examples of messages the agents left for each other in the months leading up to the attack that its staffers shared at Black Hat.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Palal played snippets of Davis’ 2008 interview as Davis, dressed in a blue suit and tie, watched on.

— Danielle Bacher, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

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