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
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
  • There, guests can browse popular collections like Aquaracer and Formula 1 along with exclusive pieces from the brand’s 60th Anniversary Carrera collection.
    Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Coltrane adopted Naima’s daughter, Syeeda, and wrote beautiful pieces for both.
    Ian Penman, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Designed to feel more like island residential living, all accommodations include a kitchen, in-unit washer and dryer, and private outdoor space set against a palette of deep earth tones and splashes of aqua blue.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • From Ancient Greek Sandals to Christopher Esber, these foam footbeds and jelly straps can handle sandy shores and poolside splashes, while being some of the easiest shoes to pack up.
    Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 3 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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  • On Tuesday, social media feeds were flooded with users shocked after allegedly witnessing celebrity blogger Perez Hilton live-streaming acts of self-harm on TikTok.
    Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The multimillion-dollar renovation has been riddled with flawed installation, green algae bloom in the water, and alleged acts of vandalism from the beginning.
    Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 4 Aug. 2026
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  • Pet owners will receive waste bags, water bowls, and treats, and the lakeside trail just outside makes for easy walks.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The fin-tastic treats are available to order until Labor Day.
    Amy DeLaura, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026
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  • Giant fans at the air bases would blow the pale particles around, Jack said, putting him directly in the path of the chemical.
    Nicole Borman, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • Collisions among these particles separate positive and negative electric charges within the cloud.
    Yunyao Li, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • 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 8 Aug. 2026.

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