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as in specks
a very small piece
she left only a bit of the broccoli on her plate
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as in pieces
a broken or irregular part of something that often remains incomplete
bits of cookie scattered on the table
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as in splashes
a very small amount
I'll have only a bit of food right now
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as in whiles
an indefinite but usually short period of time
this will only take a bit
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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
Because the Lakers are two losses from blowing it to bits.
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Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The new show features Cuban actor Ariel Texido, who bears a resemblance to a younger Alvarez Guedes, and is in Spanish with few Spanglish bits that longtime fans will remember.
—Pedro Portal, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
And putting on a yellow vest over his suit, grabbing a trash bag and using grab claws to pick up cigarette butts and bits of garbage is also important to him, Jones said.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
The focus narrows in on the remaining passengers and crew in the main sections of the aircraft not blown to bits, the cockpit and a stretch of the main cabin (finally, a reward for flying coach), precariously perched on a reef outcrop.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
Nervy bits of defending, requiring Senne Lammens to make important saves?
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Quaise is developing a drilling system that uses millimeter wave energy to melt and vaporize rock at extreme depths where conventional drill bits struggle with heat and pressure.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
Watching babies get blown to bits should do something to you.
—Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Article continues below The Lyrids are made up of bits of debris trailing the long-period comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher, which was discovered in 1861.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The new show features Cuban actor Ariel Texido, who bears a resemblance to a younger Alvarez Guedes, and is in Spanish with few Spanglish bits that longtime fans will remember.
—Pedro Portal, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
And putting on a yellow vest over his suit, grabbing a trash bag and using grab claws to pick up cigarette butts and bits of garbage is also important to him, Jones said.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
The focus narrows in on the remaining passengers and crew in the main sections of the aircraft not blown to bits, the cockpit and a stretch of the main cabin (finally, a reward for flying coach), precariously perched on a reef outcrop.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
Nervy bits of defending, requiring Senne Lammens to make important saves?
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Quaise is developing a drilling system that uses millimeter wave energy to melt and vaporize rock at extreme depths where conventional drill bits struggle with heat and pressure.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
Watching babies get blown to bits should do something to you.
—Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Article continues below The Lyrids are made up of bits of debris trailing the long-period comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher, which was discovered in 1861.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bits
Noun
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Featuring bolder, thicker spots at the top and more refined, micro specks down the skirt, this mini dress makes all-day, fashionable wear easier than ever.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2026
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Silvery or mottled patches on leaves, brown or distorted petal edges, dark specks (feces) or flower buds that fail to open are signs of thrips.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Musketeers lost almost all of their key pieces aside from forward Jovan Milicevic and added a haul highlighted by former UAB guard Chance Westry and former LSU center Mike Nwoko, along with Ruben Dominguez from Texas A&M and Tru Washington from Miami.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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Looking ahead, Farzad said multiple carriers are likely to bid for pieces of Spirit rather than the whole company, including Frontier Airlines and JetBlue, both of which had previously explored deals.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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Morning is generally better than evening, because any splashes have time to dry before nightfall.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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Some splashes of color help enliven it too.—
Adam Williams
April 23,
New Atlas,
23 Apr. 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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In 2025, Ninajirachi won the NSW Breakthrough Artist of the Year prize from the New South Wales state government, which supports its local music scene by awarding select acts with financial prizes.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
4 May 2026
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One of my first acts was to professionalize our approach to funding.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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Crispy, minty and coated in chocolate, these addictive treats consistently remain the Girl Scouts’ bestseller.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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In general, Bengalis love a meaty indulgence, so treats like fish chops or luchi with chicken curry may also make an appearance.—
Madhushree Basu Roy,
Saveur,
30 Apr. 2026
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The rapid breakdown and spread of air particles can cause thunderstorm asthma.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
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Nanoplastics are the very smallest particles, about 1,000th the average width of a human hair, and are most likely to get inside the human body.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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The artist wore a floor-length gown constructed from real electrical cables and wiring, interwoven with moss, succulents, and circuit board fragments, with butterfly motifs scattered throughout.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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Thousands of cases of a popular Aldi dessert have been recalled because they may be contaminated with glass fragments.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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“Bits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bits. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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