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 speck
a very small amount
that speech didn't make a mite of sense
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Recent Examples of mite
But in the dry indoor environment inside your house, these mites can attain huge populations due to the absence of anything to keep them in check, says Bertone.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
And many insect and mite pests are tiny – difficult to see with the naked eye and even harder to photograph clearly enough for an app to analyze.
—Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
The toxins accumulated by poison frogs, known as alkaloids, are derived from their diet in the wild, which consists of specific ants, mites, millipedes, and beetles.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Why Your Mattress Needs a Deep Clean Dust mites, sweat buildup and dead skin cells accumulate inside your mattress over weeks and months.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
And many insect and mite pests are tiny – difficult to see with the naked eye and even harder to photograph clearly enough for an app to analyze.
—Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
The toxins accumulated by poison frogs, known as alkaloids, are derived from their diet in the wild, which consists of specific ants, mites, millipedes, and beetles.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Why Your Mattress Needs a Deep Clean Dust mites, sweat buildup and dead skin cells accumulate inside your mattress over weeks and months.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mite
Noun
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Despite not costing a dime, Tubi offers an entertaining assortment of movies and TV shows on numerous platforms.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
1 June 2026
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Look, the – the people that assaulted police officers on January 6th and vandalized our Capitol should not get one dime of taxpayer money from that fund or anywhere else.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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The more common nickname, El Mencho, is said to be a diminutive of his first name, Nemesio.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Another gender-neutral name that had a burst of popularity in the ‘80s and ‘90s, Jamie was a go-to for girls or a diminutive of James for boys.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
20 Feb. 2026
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Most astronomers now agree that each of these minuscule crimson specks—which bear a striking resemblance to enormous, faraway stars—actually has a burgeoning black hole at its center.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
27 May 2026
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There are blue spots, specks, scratches, flares, and bits of crud in almost ALL of the Apollo photos.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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For instance, Eilish is an animal lover with a pet dwarf hamster named Tomato Bisque Soup.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
1 June 2026
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Writer Steve Phillips’ investments in the race dwarfs spending by any other single donor.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Maybe get him in motion a little bit more.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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There was always a little bit of John in each one of his performances.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
30 May 2026
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Herbicide Residue Another source of herbicide damage is residue in mulch or compost made from hay or manure that has been treated with aminopyralid.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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In the final moment of Half Man, Ruben gets off of Niall, and sits on a bale of hay.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Check out the Family Fun Package, including a welcome basket, Nikki Paniki toy, stamp scavenger hunt, and family movie night, among others.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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That stickability probably owes as much to the franchise's unconventional toy-first origins as its unprecedented ability to flog merchandise.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
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Adults might opt for spa treatments and relaxing in an above-water cabin but littles can spend the day snorkeling or heading of to supervised activities on the resort.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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After all, most of us just want a peaceful day sans responsibilities, handmade cards from our littles, and quality time together.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Mite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mite. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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