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as in speck
a very small piece
she left only a bit of the broccoli on her plate
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as in piece
a broken or irregular part of something that often remains incomplete
bits of cookie scattered on the table
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as in little
a very small amount
I'll have only a bit of food right now
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as in while
an indefinite but usually short period of time
this will only take a bit
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Recent Examples of bit
Outside, 7 Feb. 2026
The fun of Novocaine is in watching Quaid's commitment to the bit as the film pushes its premise to the extreme.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Feb. 2026
Wcco Staff, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
Why Beach in the Northern Beaches bit a chunk out of his surfboard.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Over their five-month adventure, Lear says the couple became grimier, gruffier, and larger on the top half of their bodies—and a tad bit scrawnier in their legs.
—Outside, 7 Feb. 2026
The fun of Novocaine is in watching Quaid's commitment to the bit as the film pushes its premise to the extreme.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
Attorney General Pam Bondi later said the person who allegedly bit an agent's finger off had been arrested.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
Why Beach in the Northern Beaches bit a chunk out of his surfboard.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bit
Noun
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Here indeed was a dense speck of wilderness under preserve.—
John Bowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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According to the National Weather Service, when a water droplet in a freezing atmosphere comes into contact with a nucleus, like a speck of dust or pollen, an ice crystal is formed.—
Ray Petelin,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Effective verification would likely entail having the abductor — or abductee — provide a unique piece of information only a handful of people would know.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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The 325-piece set captures charming details like Glinda’s pink dress, bubble wand, and tiara, and Elphaba’s green skin and signature broom.—
Brittany Anas,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There are a host of other things available to entertain your littles, tweens, and teens around town, including The Butterfly Conservatory, Eco-Discovery Center, Shipwreck Museum, and Truman Waterfront Park’s splash pad.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
1 Feb. 2026
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More than half of littles were developmentally ready for kindergarten.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Soup generally takes a while to cook, and the simmering pot on the stove will generate heat in the kitchen.—
Erin Huffstetler,
The Spruce,
9 Feb. 2026
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Still, some Japanese officials are hopeful China will seek a diplomatic off-ramp because Beijing knows Takaichi will likely be around for a while.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Yet staying – and taking pride in one’s roots – also becomes an act of resistance for Bad Bunny.—
Rocio Munoz,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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The fire department believes the tragic crash was an accident, not an intentional criminal act.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Tahini’s bitterness balances the intense sweetness of dates, the traditional Ramadan break-the-fast food; stuffing dates with tahini is a Ramadan treat.—
Faye Levy,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Del Mar Lifeguards will treat participating volunteers to a pancake brunch with treats and coffee donated by The Cottage and Better Buzz.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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With a single stroke of a pen, our Democratic communities were sucked back into a ruby red stronghold.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Feb. 2026
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That love affair quickly expired because the Giants simply sucked.—
Linda Perillo,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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With fewer large particles to scatter light indiscriminately, the colors that reach your eyes can appear richer.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Our skies will turn hazy with all the dust particles in the air.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Bit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bit. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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