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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4
as in while
an indefinite but usually short period of time
this will only take a bit
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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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Recent Examples of bit
Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2025
My mother would scrub them like laundry, ensuring every last bit of starch was washed off.
—Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Aug. 2025
Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
In January, a coyote that bit a man in Wallingford tested positive for rabies, according to DEEP officials.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
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Noun
Anything pink, really hyper-feminine, but also a little bit more of a mature version of that.
—Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2025
My mother would scrub them like laundry, ensuring every last bit of starch was washed off.
—Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Aug. 2025
Verb
Once the trade market proved similarly cold this offseason, the Suns bit the bullet and bought Beal out.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
In January, a coyote that bit a man in Wallingford tested positive for rabies, according to DEEP officials.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bit
Noun
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Another hour of intense hiking and a white speck finally appeared nearly two miles away.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Virginia show was among those scaled back from stadiums, but nary a seat or speck of grass went empty at the 20,000-capacity venue as millennials basked in nostalgia and their kids learned the definition of magnetism.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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
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This is why the war stories of Tom Clancy are such convincing and moving pieces of fiction.—
Janine Barchas,
Washington Post,
18 July 2017
Noun
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While the regulator polices insider trading and market manipulation, companies are allowed to publish the bare minimum in public reporting, which does little to reassure skeptical investors.—
Wael Mahdi,
semafor.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Biden White House’s lack of focus on speeding the permit process meant his administration ended with precious little to show for the whole-of-government approach that failed to address this key element.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Try the alfredo — and keep your eyes peeled for spaghetti Dasha Barbours customers who haven’t been in for a while might notice a new main entree offering: Seafood Fettuccine Pasta, served with lobster tail and shrimp.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
19 Aug. 2025
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Two of the most prominent names in AI, Sam Altman and Elon Musk have been at odds with each other for a while now.—
Rashi Shrivastava,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Breaking through as in independent act has never been tougher.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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The nostalgia has hit music as well, where TRL-era acts like Backstreet Boys, Nelly, the Goo Goo Dolls and Oasis are all enjoying successful residencies and summer tours.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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These may be the perfect treat for that last dog walk before bed.—
Emily Earlenbaugh,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Brown Butter Apple Cobbler, for example, is a sweet treat perfect for adding to fall menus.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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If Rowan sucked at her job, she’d be fired.—
Emma Aerin Becker,
People.com,
25 Dec. 2024
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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
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This special light is the reflection of sunlight off particles and dust in the solar system.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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However, O'Connor says your curtains and drapes still collect dust, pet dander, cooking odors, and other airborne particles that can affect indoor air quality.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Bit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bit. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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