bits

plural of bit
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as in acts
a performance regularly presented by an individual or group known for a comedic bit in which she portrayed a very nervous student driver

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as in treats
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 bits This flavorful mix of fruit bits makes a refreshing snack or a healthy treat for lunch boxes. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026 Even the visuals, which evoke an old-fashioned style as possible — despite some jarring bits of CG imagery — use the same language Lucasfilm veterans like Doug Chiang have developed over the decades. Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 5 Aug. 2026 On the older Mk3, effective randomness dropped from 128 bits to about 40. Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 People use it to make industrial tools such as drill bits and grinding wheels for heavy machinery. Robin MacAluso, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026 This light, summery soup is filled with fresh sweet corn and zucchini, and topped with savory bacon bits. Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 2 Aug. 2026 Then Rebecca was there, with bits of tissue stuck up her nose. Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026 Party identification is one of the few bits of concrete information we voters have when making judgments about candidates. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026 Other chants added new bits lampooning Modi's relationship with friendly oligarchs. Asim Ali, Time, 1 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • Pay close attention to where leaves meet the stem, the underside of leaves, and within the petals for any movement or tiny specks.
    Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The specks of dirt on the screen, that’s a byproduct of the process that Imax projectors use to advance the frames.
    Chris Stanton, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
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  • She’s also given Genesis, an aspiring actress, pieces of wisdom that she’s collected over her decades in the entertainment industry.
    Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Short crown layers build lift and help create volume, which tricks the eye into seeing more density overall, and face-framing pieces create visual fullness around the face.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 11 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • During her Hollywood years, Grace Kelly reportedly followed the famed Erno Laszlo ritual, beginning with Phelityl Cleansing Oil, followed by the brand’s Sea Mud Deep Cleansing Bar, and finishing with 30 splashes of warm water.
    Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
  • And though the case itself isn’t water-resistant, the buds rock an IPX4 rating that protects them from sweaty listening sessions and light water splashes from any direction.
    Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
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  • UCHealth’s decision to postpone surgeries whiles staff addressed the sterilization problem stands out from other hospitals that have found themselves in similar situations.
    Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
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  • Although umbrella insurance is far from perfect ― for instance, intentional acts are generally excluded ― umbrella insurance can provide much larger coverage amounts for things already covered by other policies with lower limits.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The character is renowned in the wizarding world for his many heroic deeds, though he’s later revealed as a fraud who took credit for the acts of others after erasing part of their memories.
    Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026
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  • Approximately 20 community providers staffed tables with giveaways such as educational leaflets, toys and treats.
    Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Hedge funds took a historical hit last month Trump treats Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh as an ally.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026
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  • Some participants chose vials with liquid to dissolve the semaglutide powder that were expired, had floating particles in them or were cloudy.
    C. Michael White, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Radioactive Planet Neutrinos are the most abundant of all the particles that have mass.
    James Dinneen, Quanta Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026
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  • Bortigali, the town where the archaeological site is located, is about 40 miles north and inland of Mont’e Prama, where ancient sculptural fragments and a monumental necropolis were first discovered in the 1970s.
    Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The larger openings in the mesh can physically capture bigger plastic fragments.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026

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“Bits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bits. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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