mite

noun

Definition of mitenext
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 Steinkopf says wiping away dust may also remove insects, eggs, or mites hiding on the foliage. — Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 21 July 2026 Cena was diagnosed with a condition called Demodex blepharitis – an inflammatory condition of the eyelids caused by excess eye mites. — Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 16 July 2026 Earwigs help control mites, aphids, caterpillars, and other soft-bodied pests. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2026 Hives can become infested with Varroa mites, which infect the bees with flight-robbing viruses. — Joan Morris, Mercury News, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for mite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mite
  1. dime
  2. diminutive
  3. speck
  4. hay
  5. dwarf
  6. bit
  7. toy
  8. little
Noun
  • Plus, Anarumo likes to deploy nickel and dime packages, which opens the door for more defensive backs to see the field.
    — James Boyd, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Disney will get a healthy cut of that without even needing to invest a dime and that really is a happy ending.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of dime
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of diminutive
Noun
  • Hezlep House is on the market for a speck under $5 million with listing agent Nancy Valentine.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026
  • That’s way off in the distance, barely a speck on the horizon.
    — Zach Przystup, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of speck
Noun
  • Megdal said that grass and hay production could impact grocery prices.
    — Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Raised over the hillside on four wooden stilts, its design is inspired by the traditional hay barns in the neighboring region – specifically their form once filled with hay.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of hay
Noun
  • When a larger galaxy pulls apart a smaller dwarf galaxy, the dwarf’s stars can stretch into a stream — a cosmic breadcrumb trail of that encounter.
    — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Some small plants that do well in shallow water are dwarf water lilies, water forget-me-nots, water mint, and dwarf sedge varieties.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of dwarf
Noun
  • Bits of pickled veg and infused butters come with the bread course, and the Parker House-like bread itself is multicolored thanks to leftover bits of beet and ramp and carrot.
    — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Sometimes he can get pulled a little bit too far towards his near post with wide shots and open up space towards the back post.
    — Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of bit
Noun
  • Pack a favorite toy, blanket, bed or other comfort item, along with a leash or harness and a secure carrier if appropriate.
    — Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Goodees began as an emoji-style logo for Goodbai before evolving into a fuzzy character and eventually an intellectual property universe dubbed Goodees World, tapping into China’s plush-toy craze accelerated by Pop Mart.
    — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of toy
Noun
  • Miami is about a two-hour drive from Jupiter, where Haydon has four littles to keep her company — Donald III, 17; Tristan, 14; Spencer, 13; and Chloe, 12.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026
  • This version for the littles is praised for all the same reasons as the standard one.
    — Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
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