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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
Beyond the gong, other bits of prop comedy give them cover to dive into more controversial topics.
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Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 8 Jan. 2026
The live show — featuring a famed blue-skinned, apparently bald and mostly silent trio — will feature classic Blue Man Group routines plus new bits that will be exclusive to the Orlando production.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
The production is naturalistic, with bits of expressionist neo-noir worked in when a crime is being described.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Important bits like the fuel tank, battery, and radiator are encased in kevlar.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2026
The technology relies on quantum bits or qubits, the quantum version of binary bits.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
Add a spicy twist to homemade pizzas, breads, calzones, and rolls with this ready-to-bake dough that includes bits of jalapeño peppers.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
In addition, the creation of the fetishes, with their bits of bone, dirt, plants, and other objects, also unnerved enslavers and colonists.
—Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026
Those bits of baked-on food should wipe right off after a good soak.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 8 Jan. 2026
The live show — featuring a famed blue-skinned, apparently bald and mostly silent trio — will feature classic Blue Man Group routines plus new bits that will be exclusive to the Orlando production.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
The production is naturalistic, with bits of expressionist neo-noir worked in when a crime is being described.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Important bits like the fuel tank, battery, and radiator are encased in kevlar.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2026
The technology relies on quantum bits or qubits, the quantum version of binary bits.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
Add a spicy twist to homemade pizzas, breads, calzones, and rolls with this ready-to-bake dough that includes bits of jalapeño peppers.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
In addition, the creation of the fetishes, with their bits of bone, dirt, plants, and other objects, also unnerved enslavers and colonists.
—Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026
Those bits of baked-on food should wipe right off after a good soak.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bits
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Their long, silvery-blue spiral arms are peppered with bright knots and specks, the telltale signposts of active, messy astrophysics in progress.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Microcalcifications appear as white specks and may indicate cancer in some cases.—
Lindsey Leake,
NBC news,
3 Jan. 2026
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Between its dig-free straps, silky-soft performance fabric, and light Spanxsmooth compression, this one-and-done outfit is a unicorn of travel-friendly pieces, offering all-day comfort in one singular silhouette that’s just as easy to style under a cardigan, zip-up, or jacket.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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Sweaters, jeans and trainers are all casual pieces.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Those bright white tees seem to be absolute stain magnets attracting coffee drips, spaghetti sauce spots, and salad dressing splashes.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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Atlas is also built to withstand harsh conditions, operating reliably in temperatures from -4°F to 104°F, and is waterproofed to protect it from splashes on factory floors.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 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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That led the 2025 event to take place at Blackbox Theater and The Pine, with more than 17 musical acts, food trucks, vendors and more spread across the two sites.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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For her, the small acts help process loss and offer hope to others returning to empty lots.—
Sarah Alegre,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Steelers on Tuesday after 19 seasons with the team and the popular bakery is now selling sweet treats as a way to say thank you to the longtime leader of the black and gold.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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In addition to its custom cakes, the bakery offers pastries, cookies and seasonal treats.—
Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Jan. 2026
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Rather than being powered by nuclear fusion, as normal stars are, dark stars are thought to have been powered by the annihilation of dark matter particles.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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It is recommended to clean your blinds every week or two so that dust and particles don’t accumulate.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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The fragments, largely from arm and leg bones, belonged to a woman between the ages of 18 and 60 who stood just under 5 feet tall, according to forensic analysis.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
6 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, mission controllers are closely analyzing the last fragments of tracking data recovered.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
3 Jan. 2026
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“Bits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bits. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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