1
as in speck
a very small piece
she left only a bit of the broccoli on her plate
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2
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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3
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
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Curl the pipe cleaners a little bit to look like a bug’s antenna.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2025
On Sribniak's order, the dog bit Young's rear right hip.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Noun
So relatively speaking, the gap will shrink a little bit.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Curl the pipe cleaners a little bit to look like a bug’s antenna.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
As Neuheisel tried to follow Bidwill’s instructions, Charley bit her.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2025
On Sribniak's order, the dog bit Young's rear right hip.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bit
Noun
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An aerial shot of the eastern hideout captures it as a mere speck beneath an expansive tree canopy.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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The tiny black specks of vanilla pack a surprisingly aromatic punch.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The piece is a kind of mash up of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Ezra Pound.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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In a 30-minute stretch, Ekko Barnhill, who was keeping track on a piece of paper inside, lost count of the number of cars that stopped at the building's side door.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But the restriction appeared to do little to keep the pollution at bay.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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But these low-risk hi jinx will encourage your own littles to try new things and take chances for the adventure of learning and saving friends.—
Katie Grant,
Parents,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Forty points has long been hallowed territory for relegation battlers, but in reality, the mark required has been lower for a while.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Even diligent collateral checks aren’t foolproof, and determined fraudsters will succeed for a while.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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During the tour for the band's previous album, We, singer Feist dropped out of the lineup as the opening act, citing the accusations against Butler as the reason for her departure.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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All are dressed in period garb — Clarkson in a gorgeous gown and her band, My Band Y’all, led by musical director and keyboardist Jason Halbert, in formal white dinner jackets typical of musical acts at the time.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The key to surviving the candy-heavy months is about balancing your sweet treats with protective measures.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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When paired with treats and verbal praise for good behavior, these tools can help your dog out of the frantic barking loop.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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James Guimaraes was on mile seven of his last training run for the New York City Marathon when he got sucked into a bidding war.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
30 Oct. 2025
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Woody Allen’s 2007 drama, starring Farrell and Ewan McGregor as two brothers who get sucked into a murder plot, isn’t well liked, and Farrell’s performance is liked even less.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The inspector found particle growth on the ice guard of the ice maker, dirty walls and floors in the two walk-in freezers and insufficient hot water at the hand sink and three-compartment sink.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
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Start the process by vigorously shaking or hanging then pounding the rug to remove loose dirt, crumbs, and other particles, then vacuum it thoroughly on both sides, using a canister vacuum with the hose or a high pile setting—and no beater bar!—
Jennifer Beck Goldblatt,
Architectural Digest,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Bit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bit. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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