ATOM Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

atom

noun

ˈa-təm

Definition of atom

as in particle

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

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Recent Examples of atom For instance, in March 2026, Google disclosed that its Quantum AI organization would be expanding its research into neutral-atom quantum computing in addition to its superconducting-qubit research. — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 28 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 King’s team identified staple cacao alkaloids (naturally occurring organic compounds with at least one nitrogen atom) including theobromine, theophylline, and caffeine on the shards. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 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 See All Example Sentences for atom

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Noun

Without ventilation, those particles settle on nearby surfaces like cabinets, walls, and countertops, creating a sticky film that builds up over time.

— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026
If the event detected by this team was caused by the rare interaction between two WIMPs, this would tell scientists some things about these currently hypothetical particles.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of particle

Noun

Decades of work have now identified specific molecules that lock memories into place, with the search for others underway.

— Andrea Gawrylewski, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2026
Your skin is also drier in perimenopause, because declining estrogen drags down your levels of glycosaminoglycans, a sugar-rich molecule that holds water in the skin.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of molecule

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 fleck

Noun

But the tricky bit is doing so without eviscerating Congress’ regulatory powers across a lot of different dimensions, including criminal law, that the justices may also think important.

— Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
The terrific new album was played in its entirety during the middle portion of Squeeze’s set and evoked a little bit of the Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds in some spots.

— David Chiu, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of bit

Noun

Despite the different grain bill, Jack Daniel’s hasn't abandoned some of the techniques closely associated with its Tennessee whiskey.

— Emily Price, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Single-crystal turbine blades remove the grain boundaries found inside ordinary metals.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of grain

Noun

This $6 high-neck tank is a layering staple (under a polka-dot cardigan, perhaps), while this chambray button-down is practically begging to be worn at the pumpkin patch.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026
Riders go down a steep slope on large inner tubes before hitting a small bump to slow down and finally stopping on a turf patch.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of patch

Noun

Nathan overhears a snippet of this exchange, which convinces him that Joe is engaged in an all-out smear campaign against him.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
The company is working on smart home gadgets, robots, AirPods with AI cameras, and other new categories of devices, according to reports as well as snippets recently found in a beta version of MacOS.

— Kif Leswing, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026

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