1
as in dime
a very small sum of money
I have only a mite left to buy lunch for the rest of the week
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2
as in diminutive
something (such as an animal) much smaller than others of its kind
the kitten was just a mite, hardly the size of my palm
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3
as in bit
a very small amount
that speech didn't make a mite of sense
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Recent Examples of mite
The prehistoric mite may have used them for the same purpose, or at least for protection as the specimen trapped in amber is covered with small grains of sand or earth.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
Adult gall-making insects and mites are the only life-cycle stages outside the gall, so contact insecticides do not work well either.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
The best down alternative pillows, however, are popular for resembling down without the dust and mites that can often wreak havoc on sinuses overnight.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2025
Summer pests include mealy bugs, scales and mites; control with natural insecticides.
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—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2025
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
Adult gall-making insects and mites are the only life-cycle stages outside the gall, so contact insecticides do not work well either.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
The best down alternative pillows, however, are popular for resembling down without the dust and mites that can often wreak havoc on sinuses overnight.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2025
Summer pests include mealy bugs, scales and mites; control with natural insecticides.
79.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mite
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Despite the massive fan base and continued success of the original show through reruns, Shatner hasn't earned a dime in residuals.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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In 1938, millions of Americans mailed dimes to the White House to support President Roosevelt’s fight against polio — funding the first successful vaccine and sparking a culture of small-dollar giving.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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Meaning: The name Indie can be a diminutive of the names India (country southern Asia) or Indiana (state in midwestern U.S.).—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
4 Feb. 2025
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Residing on hillside slopes and gently rolling valleys surrounding the stately medieval village of Montalcino, vineyards in the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG are home to a clone of Sangiovese known locally as Brunello, which is a diminutive of the Italian word for brown.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
3 Feb. 2025
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Subtle bits of faux wheat give it additional texture, and there’s an attached loop in the back for easy hanging.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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There’s trouble in paradise in this surprisingly profound soccer comedy, which takes an episode from 2002 that passed most of the world by but left the Republic of Ireland in bits, so much so that it was even compared (elsewhere, obviously) to the death of Princess Diana.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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Later, of course, it was revealed that a quite human dwarf was hidden within the machine, directing the Turk’s gameplay.—
Adam Verner
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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The shrub grows 6 to 15 feet tall; there are dwarf, medium-sized, and tall varieties.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
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The pattern continues without the game, with the introduction of Kai Havertz and Noni Madueke doing little to improve things.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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While the regulator polices insider trading and market manipulation, companies are allowed to publish the bare minimum in public reporting, which does little to reassure skeptical investors.—
Wael Mahdi,
semafor.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Her sultry photo shoot for the movie The Outlaw—lying on a stack of hay, holding a gun, blouse straps at her shoulders, revealing just enough—led to a censorship battle.—
Seth Wickersham,
The Atlantic,
8 Sep. 2025
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Video of the zoo bringing in a front-loader filled with hay to give Ruth the support needed to get back on her feet went viral.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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In addition, according to people at Bandai Spirits, Dunbine is one of, if not the, best-selling mecha anime toy brands in Japan, even more so than Gundam (although Gundam’s model kit sales eclipse this, obviously).—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The film crew had to manufacture one of those toy stores to stand-in for the hiding spot for Manchester for the movie.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Brushed with mayonnaise, the cobs develop a rich and smoky flavor from the grill while a sprinkling of cotija cheese adds a touch of tanginess.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
4 Sep. 2025
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It’s finished with a generous sprinkling of salt and a few grinds of black pepper.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Mite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mite. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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