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 The full-bodied physicality with which delas Alas imbues her performance turns such punishingly poignant bits into the stuff of boisterous spectacle. Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2026 The yoke-like steering features hammered aluminum bits, referencing the armor worn by medieval knights. Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026 Some of the larger coprolites contain bits of shell or exoskeleton, revealing a bit about the diets of whatever produced them. ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026 The Adler explains that, while meteors are colloquially recognized as shooting stars, they are not caused by stars but rather rocks and metal bits from comets burning in Earth’s atmosphere when the planet runs into a trail of debris. Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026 Consequently, every bit sold as HBM used the wafer capacity equivalent to around three bits of standard DRAM. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 That is about to get super-charged as AI goes further and further into sweeping up bits of information on every aspect of our lives, on and offline. Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bits
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
Noun
  • The Sharks have surrounded him with legit building blocks, adding high-end pieces like Michael Misa, Ivar Stenberg, Will Smith and Keaton Verhoeff to the mix.
    Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Disney Disney’s strategy of keeping its cards close to its chest has led to it only releasing two pieces of concept art for its Abu Dhabi park.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The spill-resistant keyboard is also able to shrug off any accidental spills or water splashes that come its way.
    George Yang, PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Clean both indoor and outdoor garbage cans monthly with dish soap and vinegar to remove food debris and splashes that can attract flies.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • 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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  • The settlement plan also includes a pledge by the school to provide a statement to the claimant families condemning Lodge's criminal acts, and to detail improvements made to the organ donation program.
    CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The Starship Entertainment girl group, who debuted in February of 2025, were one of the main acts to perform on the 88rising stage at the festival last weekend, produced by 88rising and Goldenvoice.
    Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Those who order a Pokémon dozen will receive their treats in special-edition packaging featuring the five iconic characters.
    Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026
  • New this year, Amazon will have a Reese’s Pumpkin Bowl, which features 110 snack-size treats in a reusable pumpkin container.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Most is in the form of subatomic particles called neutrinos, which carry little energy individually but are generated in vast numbers when a star explodes.
    Phil Plait, Scientific American, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The sound of the title track is reminiscent of kicking a pebble on a road or watching dust particles dancing in a shaft of light.
    Vogue, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Three loose fan blade fragments were recovered from the engine.
    Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • None of this has occurred in the Russian-Ukrainian case, except in fragments—and the result has been an effort without commitment, coherence, or momentum.
    Matt Waldman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026

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