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
Chiggers are the tiny, parasitic larval stage of prostigmatid mites, also known as harvest mites, according to ScienceDirect, Baptist Health and the Cleveland Clinic.
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Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
19 June 2026
Carmen says the accumulation of cells and mites, as well as environmental debris, can largely increase allergies or worsen asthma for many people, so weekly changes are important.
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Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
The tiny irritants Americans call chiggers are the larval stage of Trombiculidae mites.
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Eva Flowe
june 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
That great size would have also posed a problem as its food sources on land were all tiny creatures such as mites and other much smaller arachnids.
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Shraddha Chakradhar,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
19 June 2026
Carmen says the accumulation of cells and mites, as well as environmental debris, can largely increase allergies or worsen asthma for many people, so weekly changes are important.
—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
The tiny irritants Americans call chiggers are the larval stage of Trombiculidae mites.
—
Eva Flowe
june 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
That great size would have also posed a problem as its food sources on land were all tiny creatures such as mites and other much smaller arachnids.
—
Shraddha Chakradhar,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mite
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The coins include the quarter, dime, nickel and penny, as well as signature coins, all with unique elements and features emblematic of the nation's milestone.
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But Demings did not ask the tourism overlords to contribute to the cause, not so much as a dime from the TDT.
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The more common nickname, El Mencho, is said to be a diminutive of his first name, Nemesio.
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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.
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Flash frames, scratches and specks of dust pop up randomly on the screen.
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Last night, England played its first game of the tournament—a rematch against Croatia, in Dallas—and the defensive prowess was a speck on the horizon; both sides scored twice in a breathless first half.
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Over the last three years, farmers in California and Arizona have agreed to leave hay fields dry part of the year in exchange for federal payments.
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Its headliner attraction is the Meow Wolf Las Vegas’ Omega Mart, a satirical supermarket stocked with fake products like tattooed chicken, frosted hay, leprechaun kidneys and robot milk.
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For pots, look for dwarf zinnia varieties that won’t require staking.
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As virality goes, this is not a big number, but the passion that the account has aroused dwarfs its reach.
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That was the lone bit of positive news for the Royals (34-49) on Friday.
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Each member of the band had their moment to shine while the crowd danced on the soggy earth, not minding the conditions one bit.
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Play soft music to drown out fireworks blasts and give your pet something to do, like putting treats inside an interactive toy, to keep them calm and happy.
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Other features include a keychain hole, a quick-access hook, and a magnetic fidget toy, which is less about utility and more about tactile focus, utilizing the remaining surface space on the tool.
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Even the littles help out with age-appropriate tasks.
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Harsher penalties do little to deter crime or prevent recidivism among young people.
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“Mite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mite. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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