kennings

noun

plural of kenning, chiefly Scottish
as in fractions

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  1. fractions
  2. atoms
  3. nutshells
  4. molecules
  5. snippets
  6. whispers
  7. fragments
  8. ounces
Noun
  • Machine learning models, by contrast, make predictions in fractions of a second.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
  • This represents a significant improvement over conventional qubits, which are prone to decoherence within fractions of a second.
    — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of fractions
Noun
  • These uncoordinated atoms create electrical traps that stall the flow of current.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Fission – or the splitting of atoms (usually uranium) – produces energy that heats a liquid (usually water) into steam, which then spins a turbine, generating electricity.
    — Donald Keough, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of atoms
Noun
  • Archaeobotanists find various parts of plants, including seeds, chaff, fruit pits, nutshells and cobs.
    — Alexandria Mitchem Hansen, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
  • And these nutshells that are now all restored have been used for that purpose for more than eight decades.
    — Katie Hafner, Scientific American, 10 Sep. 2025
Definition of nutshells
Noun
  • The gains rely on a two-step method using two organic molecules of different sizes and shapes.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of molecules
Noun
  • 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
  • In hip-hop and other genres, producers were using snippets of other people’s records; courts often ruled that this was a form of theft, although hip-hop fans tended to see it as righteous theft.
    — Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of snippets
Noun
  • The extent of his former client list was unearthed through whispers and gossip.
    — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Because after decades of rumors, whispers, teasing and the sort of speculation normally reserved for Elvis sightings and alien landings, a Days of Thunder sequel is officially on the fast track to theaters.
    — Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of whispers
Noun
  • Outshine Fruit Bars recall Parent company Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream voluntarily recalled several flavors of Outshine Fruit Bars in August due to possible glass fragments.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In the case of large legacy companies, data often exists in separate fragments that are spread across different departments in the organization.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of fragments
Noun
  • Don’t think of chocolate as a magnesium supplement, but a little bit (Brancato recommends keeping the serving modest at 1 to 2 ounces) can be part of a healthy eating pattern.
    — Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The affected products have a net weight of 8 ounces and are kept refrigerated.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of ounces
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“Kennings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kennings. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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