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as in fragments
a broken or irregular part of something that often remains incomplete
a piece of stone fell from the crumbling wall
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2
as in works
a literary, musical, or artistic production
presented a new interpretation of the piece by Mozart
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as in guns
a portable weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder
carrying a piece under his coat
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as in portions
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
believes his piece of the profits should be higher
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as in constructs
to form by putting together parts or materials
you might want to piece together a quilt from those odd patches of cloth
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Recent Examples of pieces
Emily Krauser, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
Furniture From Only One Store Opting to furnish your living room with pieces from only one store or vendor may seem like an easy solution when decorating.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 20 June 2026
Getty Images The New York Mets continue to search for reliable depth pieces as injuries throughout the roster test various positions.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
From glassware and accessories to kitchen tabletop and home decor, these functional yet giftable pieces combine cheerful patterns, playful details and practical use.
—ABC News, 20 June 2026
Choose a phone call to say what matters in clear pieces that respect personal boundaries.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026
Invisible Dynamics Hollywood fell into the Gap with the debut collection of new creative director Zac Posen, who outfitted Anne Hathaway, Kendall Jenner, Timothée Chalamet and others in his GapStudio pieces on the red carpet.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2026
Both pieces were only unveiled at Watches and Wonders in April.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 June 2026
The pieces have a whimsical quality to them, recalling afternoons spent playing with Microsoft Paint.
—Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026
Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
The director pieces the film together in elliptical fashion.
—Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
Cheerleaders aren't barred from having tattoos, but no ink — even small pieces — may be visible when in uniform or rehearsal clothes.
—Emily Krauser, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
Furniture From Only One Store Opting to furnish your living room with pieces from only one store or vendor may seem like an easy solution when decorating.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 20 June 2026
Getty Images The New York Mets continue to search for reliable depth pieces as injuries throughout the roster test various positions.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
From glassware and accessories to kitchen tabletop and home decor, these functional yet giftable pieces combine cheerful patterns, playful details and practical use.
—ABC News, 20 June 2026
Choose a phone call to say what matters in clear pieces that respect personal boundaries.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026
Invisible Dynamics Hollywood fell into the Gap with the debut collection of new creative director Zac Posen, who outfitted Anne Hathaway, Kendall Jenner, Timothée Chalamet and others in his GapStudio pieces on the red carpet.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2026
Both pieces were only unveiled at Watches and Wonders in April.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 June 2026
The pieces have a whimsical quality to them, recalling afternoons spent playing with Microsoft Paint.
—Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026
Verb
The musician noted that his tattoo artist, Roxx, had told him that pieces this large usually take around two years to complete.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
The director pieces the film together in elliptical fashion.
—Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pieces
Noun
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The sixth block in the Parthenon’s tympanum—or recessed space—was restored by combining a pair of archaic fragments with new pieces of marble, while the seventh block has been completed using only fresh marble.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
22 June 2026
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Indeed, Grail medical advisor Hall says the Galleri test is not a diagnostic tool; rather, by identifying the volume and type of DNA fragments and other cancer markers in the blood, the test results offer what are essentially predictions about the source of the cancer.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
22 June 2026
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Host Rachel Holt explores this one-of-a-kind sculpture park where massive installations, scenic views, and interactive works transform a walk through nature into an immersive creative experience.—
Rachel Holt,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Recent studies of the river outlet works have shown that managers can operate the backup tubes continuously in a safe way, said Katrina Grantz, the deputy regional director for Reclamation’s Upper Colorado Region, at a conference in Boulder earlier this month.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
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Sun’s out, guns out – but where to take that beach vacation this year?—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Possible future trends Interceptor drones like the Iron Wasp are part of a counter UAS tool box comprising of guns, rockets and directed energy weapons.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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While portions of the old WB&A are now light rail, much of its route has been made into bike trails in Anne Arundel and Prince George’s counties.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
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The weather service issued tornado warnings early Saturday evening for northern and northeastern portions of Kansas, including Decatur County and Rawlins County.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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The mRNA is then read by a piece of molecular machinery called the ribosome, which constructs the protein — a process called translation.—
Philip Ball,
Quanta Magazine,
18 June 2026
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The way a child constructs and engages with the scene can help the therapist explore underlying emotions and unconscious themes.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
17 June 2026
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The pieces are machine washable — a practical necessity for unavoidable spills and stains in the kitchen — and the cloth bits are made from 100 percent cotton.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Irregular, edges catch oil differently, crisping into jagged, craggly bits while softer interior pockets hold onto dressing, broth, or sauce—the kind of varied texture that makes each bite its own.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
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The session included newer compositions from Rollins, Davis, and Theolonious Monk alongside the theoretically hokey showtunes that Davis would help turn into standards.—
Natalie Weiner,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
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Amid his own songs, Styles gave the floor several times to Buckley — who arranged some of the tracks on Styles’ most recent album — to play compositions of his own.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Scenes involving firearms alarmed distributors still grappling with the aftermath of the Columbine massacre, while the film’s October release via Newmarket was further complicated by a trailer prominently featuring an airplane crash just weeks after the September 11 attacks.—
José Salazar,
IndieWire,
22 June 2026
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Proper’s mother called local police in Ohio about his recent behavior, which included communicating with the group and buying firearms.—
Shira Li Bartov,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
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“Pieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pieces. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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