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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
After hearing these songs, the happier ones at the beginning of the album reveal bits of shadow that Rodrigo has built into them to presage what’s to come — to presage what always comes.
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Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Work was completed on the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool last weekend, with attention turning to other bits of the president’s construction projects, such as his triumphal arch.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 12 June 2026
Meteors, sometimes poetically, if not terribly accurately, called shooting stars, are the luminous displays that occur when cosmic debris—usually small bits of rock or metal—hits Earth’s air.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 12 June 2026
There’ll be bits of the media, the right-wing press, for instance, who will have already put in some hard work stigmatizing asylum seekers or other groups of immigrants.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
The lab ran the samples on GeneXpert, a machine that automates the process of detecting specific bits of viral DNA.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 11 June 2026
In full widescreen dark hellish color palettes we are taken to the Celtic fringe of 1247 AD, where Sarnoski proceeds to destroy any previous cinematic incarnation of the legendary Robin Hood and smash it to bits.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 11 June 2026
Quantum bits or qubits are naturally prone to noise, where a change in temperature, electric or magnetic field can lead to the accumulation of errors, prompting the need to build robust error correction mechanisms.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
Now, though, scientists have discovered bits of tissue removed from a species of sea cucumber called Psolus fabricii can keep on living indefinitely if they’re left in ordinary seawater.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Work was completed on the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool last weekend, with attention turning to other bits of the president’s construction projects, such as his triumphal arch.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 12 June 2026
Meteors, sometimes poetically, if not terribly accurately, called shooting stars, are the luminous displays that occur when cosmic debris—usually small bits of rock or metal—hits Earth’s air.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 12 June 2026
There’ll be bits of the media, the right-wing press, for instance, who will have already put in some hard work stigmatizing asylum seekers or other groups of immigrants.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
The lab ran the samples on GeneXpert, a machine that automates the process of detecting specific bits of viral DNA.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 11 June 2026
In full widescreen dark hellish color palettes we are taken to the Celtic fringe of 1247 AD, where Sarnoski proceeds to destroy any previous cinematic incarnation of the legendary Robin Hood and smash it to bits.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 11 June 2026
Quantum bits or qubits are naturally prone to noise, where a change in temperature, electric or magnetic field can lead to the accumulation of errors, prompting the need to build robust error correction mechanisms.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
Now, though, scientists have discovered bits of tissue removed from a species of sea cucumber called Psolus fabricii can keep on living indefinitely if they’re left in ordinary seawater.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bits
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These black specks show up each autumn, congregating on my screens and windowsill, and complicating my desire to open the window on a pleasant day.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
4 Nov. 2025
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The vacuum is dedicated to getting even the tiniest specks of dirt, circling back two or three times until the area is spotless.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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In one hypothetical scenario, the Timberwolves, Los Angeles Clippers, and the Brooklyn Nets engaged in a three-team deal, which would have many moving pieces.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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Both high-end and modern fashion brands are showing interest in jacquard—especially those who like storytelling, customization, and bold pieces, Sena Candan said, noting that jacquard is often used for outerwear, statement jeans, jackets, and sometimes in accessories.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Dec. 2025
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There’s a lot happening here—the shifting perspectives, the gradient splashes—but Arsh somehow orchestrates real beauty within the chaos.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
11 Dec. 2025
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This 10-liter sack keeps clothes, electronics, and food protected from rain, river splashes, and condensation.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Dec. 2025
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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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At 16, Avtan bopped around her bedroom in West Hills to the digital hardcore and gabber of acts like Lolita Storm.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
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That incident followed several other acts of vandalism by the group.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Designed for sharing and connection at the table, the Big Night Out experience includes cheese fondue paired with artisan breads and fresh dippers, a salad course, premium entrée fondue and a chocolate fondue finale served with sweet treats and fresh fruit.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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Regions like Brittany and Bordeaux have their own distinctive baking traditions, with buttery treats that come shaped like bicycle wheels or coated in beeswax.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Seasonal allergies are primarily caused by trees and grasses, whose tiny pollen particles travel on the wind.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
10 June 2026
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The experiment produced nanophase iron, tiny metallic particles that are widely observed in lunar soil and are considered a key signature of space weathering.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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The uppermost part of this orbit crosses the orbit of the International Space Station, but aerodynamic drag will quickly pull all the debris fragments below the ISS.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
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The hipster-cool studio expressed interest in using those viral fragments as the basis of a long-form project, and the kid known as @KanePixels suddenly found himself with a lucrative deal.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
14 June 2026
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“Bits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bits. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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