1
as in dime
a very small sum of money
I have only a mite left to buy lunch for the rest of the week
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2
as in diminutive
something (such as an animal) much smaller than others of its kind
the kitten was just a mite, hardly the size of my palm
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3
as in speck
a very small amount
that speech didn't make a mite of sense
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Recent Examples of mite
That great size would have also posed a problem as its food sources on land were all tiny creatures such as mites and other much smaller arachnids.
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Shraddha Chakradhar, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
Common pests that plague avocado trees include mites, caterpillars, lace bugs, and thrips.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 8 June 2026
Where needed, eriophyid mites can be controlled with horticultural oil, neem oil or miticide sprays following label instructions.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
Alternatively, throw draperies and curtains into the dryer for 10 minutes to remove dust and kill mites; avoid ironing them by promptly removing and rehanging them.
—Emerson Latham, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
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Shraddha Chakradhar, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
Common pests that plague avocado trees include mites, caterpillars, lace bugs, and thrips.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 8 June 2026
Where needed, eriophyid mites can be controlled with horticultural oil, neem oil or miticide sprays following label instructions.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
Alternatively, throw draperies and curtains into the dryer for 10 minutes to remove dust and kill mites; avoid ironing them by promptly removing and rehanging them.
—Emerson Latham, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mite
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In Texas, an 18-wheeler dropped $800,000 in dimes onto a highway in April 2025, sending crews scrambling as coins scattered across the roadway.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Shop more Amazon options below that are just as great, but don’t cost a dime over $60.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
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The more common nickname, El Mencho, is said to be a diminutive of his first name, Nemesio.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Another gender-neutral name that had a burst of popularity in the ‘80s and ‘90s, Jamie was a go-to for girls or a diminutive of James for boys.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
20 Feb. 2026
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Flash frames, scratches and specks of dust pop up randomly on the screen.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Last night, England played its first game of the tournament—a rematch against Croatia, in Dallas—and the defensive prowess was a speck on the horizon; both sides scored twice in a breathless first half.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
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The horses were all quietly munching hay or lying down in their roomy stalls.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
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Earlier Friday, the Gem County Fire-EMS sent its crews to battle a 300-ton hay fire off Little Rock Road, which is roughly 20 miles north of Caldwell.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
19 June 2026
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Beyond the fruit, the dwarf golden spice pear features clusters of white spring blooms and glossy leaves that turn a striking burgundy or bronze color in the fall.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
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Many get very large, so be sure to buy a dwarf variety for foundation plantings.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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This is done in stages, using multiple centrifuges that enrich the uranium bit by bit.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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What impressed us most was their commitment to the bit.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
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Their technicians have the training and tools to get the toy out without causing major damage to your pool.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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Guinness was then kept out of his habitat so staff could monitor him and prepare for another attempt to remove the toy.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Champagne for the adults and apple juice for the littles.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Adults might opt for spa treatments and relaxing in an above-water cabin but littles can spend the day snorkeling or heading of to supervised activities on the resort.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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“Mite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mite. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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