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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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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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as in edge
a harsh or sharp quality
the fall winds had a real bite
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as in mouthful
a small piece or quantity of food
had only a bite to eat before rushing off
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as in chill
an uncomfortable degree of coolness
weather with a bite that suggested winter was right around the corner
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informal + sometimes impolite
as in to erode
to consume or wear away gradually
the waves were biting at the sand castle I had worked so hard on
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as in to chew
to crush or grind with the teeth
she tends to bite on her pencils when she thinks hard
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Recent Examples of bit
Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
His dribbling, speed, physicality and direct carrying have translated quickly to the Premier League, and his output — five goals and two assists since joining — marks him out as the best bit of business over the January window.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
The state’s largest freshwater turtle with sharp claws and a powerful bite.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
Lina Ruiz
may 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
If a lower price is in order, then bite your lip and do it.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Jacob Beltran, San Antonio Express-News, 8 May 2026
Kyle Rittenhouse, who gained notoriety in 2020 for shooting three people at a civil rights rally in Wisconsin, said he was hospitalized on May 6 after a venomous spider bit him.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
Instead, wash the bite with soap and water, keep the extremity that was bitten lower than the heart, cover the bite with a cool compress to reduce swelling, and call 911 or go to the closest emergency room.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
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Noun
Let’s pause here for a moment for an important bit of context.
—Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
His dribbling, speed, physicality and direct carrying have translated quickly to the Premier League, and his output — five goals and two assists since joining — marks him out as the best bit of business over the January window.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Noun
The virus is spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito, according to Tarrant County Public Health.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
The state’s largest freshwater turtle with sharp claws and a powerful bite.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
Verb
Before the incident leading to his leg bleeding, the parents say their son came home from the center with unexplained injuries such as a lip wound caused by his teeth biting the inside of his lip.
—Lina Ruiz
may 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
If a lower price is in order, then bite your lip and do it.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Verb
An 80-year-old woman was attacked by a dog that Animal Care Services had been trying to seize after the same dog bit a child days earlier.
—Jacob Beltran, San Antonio Express-News, 8 May 2026
Kyle Rittenhouse, who gained notoriety in 2020 for shooting three people at a civil rights rally in Wisconsin, said he was hospitalized on May 6 after a venomous spider bit him.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Verb
People worried about a bite or symptoms can talk to their medical provider about where and when they were bitten to determine if treatment is necessary.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
Instead, wash the bite with soap and water, keep the extremity that was bitten lower than the heart, cover the bite with a cool compress to reduce swelling, and call 911 or go to the closest emergency room.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bit
Noun
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The reward for doing business without a speck of conscience is potentially billions.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
10 May 2026
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All morning extra-sized barges loaded up passengers from the Giardini, scooted around the Arsenale, past the famous glass-blowing island of Murano, and then approached the Island of San Giacomo—a tiny speck on a map, but quite formidable in person.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
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Most small jewelry items are a non-issue for body scanners, but larger, bulkier pieces may need to go into a bin.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Best Early Memorial Day Wayfair Furniture Deals When there’s a major sale, picking up investment pieces is my best piece of advice, and there’s something for every room at Wayfair.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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After all, most of us just want a peaceful day sans responsibilities, handmade cards from our littles, and quality time together.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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And for all the effort to read between the lines, to connect the dots between moves and motivations, the truth is the Valkyries have given little away about what comes next.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Democrats have been on board for a while.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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For a while, Porter was one of four women among the major candidates running for governor.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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But as the debate gains national attention, more families argue that acknowledging biological differences is not an act of hatred.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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The act, the first piece of legislation focused on crypto, would add oversight and guardrails to the new industry.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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Hotel Terra Jackson Hole is also dog-friendly, with the Noble Paws program offering amenities and packages for your pup, with options like a cozy dog bed, treat, toy, and food and water bowls.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Now through Friday, May 15, Amazon is offering major discounts on pet gear, treats, toys and travel accessories.—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The stalemate that existed has been broken, and the Republicans now seem likely to obtain a meaningful edge heading into the midterms.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Among the various aspects of the movie that its English title refers to, not least is the unhinged rampage Lina unleashes at a couple of schoolgirls, a gringa loca on the razor’s edge.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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The new mouthful of a name is Signia by Hilton Diplomat Beach Resort.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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Still, some marine mammals can’t resist a mouthful of unsalted goodness.—
Sara Kiley Watson,
Popular Science,
18 Mar. 2026
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