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to reduce to fine particles
eons of incessant pounding by the waves have comminuted the once-rocky shoreline into a bed of fine-grained sand
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Adjective
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The fox was both here in this world with the nightingale and the pulverized worm, and also in a narrow pocket just behind it.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
19 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Lithium-ion and other rechargeable batteries can ignite when crushed or punctured inside collection trucks, which can ignite sparks and fire, potentially destroying the truck, never mind jeopardizing the safety of the driver.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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The pilot and copilot were killed in the collision late last night, which crushed the nose of the aircraft, while around 40 passengers and crew members were taken to area hospitals, some with serious injuries.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Choosing a water-soluble or micronized powder that mixes easily in your sprayer will help ensure the nitrogen is quickly absorbed by the grass and won’t wash away.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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Blue Raspberry rounds out the flavor options and delivers 5 grams of micronized creatine that’s proven to increase strength, support muscle growth and improve workout endurance.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The senior from the Novaquatics also pounded the water after both relays.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026
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The regions of the islands that get pounded by ferocious rains from kona storms are the same regions where wildfires have become more common over the past several decades.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Each day, an FX makeup team used around 400 prosthetics on the passengers, and made 3,000 gel capsules filled with sodium bicarbonate, citric acid and red powdered Kool-Aid.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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My eyes scanned the faces around me, all of them powdered in ash.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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According to the rules, the dough must be made with 00 flour (a finely ground style of wheat flour), natural or brewer’s yeast, salt and water, no more, no less.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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Store pre-ground coffee in an airtight container in a cool, dry place and use within one to two weeks for the best flavor.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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United could have disintegrated in the second period, fearing fate was against them.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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There was more funding for higher education, less restrictive laws, lower voting ages, better reproductive rights for women and easier divorces, while icons of popular culture gained far greater prominence and influence as stuffy hierarchies disintegrated.—
Jason Burke,
Time,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Fuel sales for vehicles are rationed, airlines have suspended flights or reduced frequencies many workplaces have reduced hours.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Comminuted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comminuted. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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