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as in act
a performance regularly presented by an individual or group known for a comedic bit in which she portrayed a very nervous student driver

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as in treat
something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury wielding silver trays, the servers offered partygoers a variety of exotic-looking bits

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bit

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verb

past tense of bite, informal + sometimes impolite
as in sucked
to be objectionable or unsatisfactory man, that really bites that you have to work on the weekend

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Recent Examples of bit
Noun
This is an extremely similar design to a few of Nike’s kits at last summer’s men’s Euros (the Netherlands in particular), which is a tiny bit disappointing given most designers tend to show a little more variety and imagination for their women’s kits these days. Steve Madeley, New York Times, 29 June 2025 The book is an enjoyable read, interweaving funny sketch bits with insightful management advice. Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
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Then, at a snake show, one of the venomous offerings bit her leg. Michaela Zee, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025 The injury bug that plagued him in his early seasons bit him again late last season, but the 31-year-old put up his best numbers in years, and his contract ($6.4 million cap hit) is now down to two years left in a rising-cap landscape. Eric Stephens, New York Times, 2 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for bit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bit
Noun
  • Like specks of dirt falling victim to a vacuum, balls were simply drawn into his glove.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 19 June 2025
  • This natural phenomenon, in which light-emitting sea creatures like algae cause the water to glitter with specks of blue and white light, is best viewed on a dark, moonless night.
    Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 16 June 2025
Noun
  • Mazzoli created a lush score that was alternately sweeping or intimate, sensuous or mystical, yet with a distinctive sound that was her own weaving a thread through the piece.
    Janelle Gelfand, Cincinnati.com, 19 July 2017
  • This is why the war stories of Tom Clancy are such convincing and moving pieces of fiction.
    Janine Barchas, Washington Post, 18 July 2017
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  • The pair traded holds throughout the second in a high-quality showing, both giving little away.
    Leon Imber, New York Times, 22 June 2025
  • Then send the littles home and catch the sequel to the ’90s slasher classics with Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr., who reunite alongside a new generation, including Chase Sui Wonders and Madelyn Cline. July 25 49.
    Andrea Lavinthal, People.com, 18 June 2025
Noun
  • Real Madrid will try to win its first Clasico in a while After losing four times to FC Barcelona in 2024/2025, twice in the league and once a piece in the Super Cup and Copa del Rey finals, Real Madrid will try to win its first Clasico in a while on Alonso’s orders.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Like a number of our other bags, the duffel’s handles did stay wet for a while.
    Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • Grace reminds us that spaceflight is not just a feat of engineering, but an act of goodwill to the benefit of every human everywhere.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 27 June 2025
  • The group relocated briefly to San Francisco in 1966, playing gigs and honing their live act.
    Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • This Tonight Show segment started off with a delightful treat for any Anthony Bourdain heads in the audience.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 June 2025
  • Meet the ideal treat for your party, with layers of lemon, blueberry, and strawberry flavors in one patriotic Sparkler Pop.
    Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • If Rowan sucked at her job, she’d be fired.
    Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Liverpool need to play a smart game and not get sucked into a frantic contest like United did.
    Oli Gamp, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Scrub your way across the surface to dislodge any final particles and help remove germs and bacteria, then rinse the grill grates well with fresh water.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
  • Use a rake and shovel to clear leaves, sticks, and wood chips from your yard, and a leaf blower for any fine particles.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 June 2025

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“Bit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bit. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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