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as in dwarfs
a living thing much smaller than others of its kind
the kitten was just a mite, hardly the size of my palm
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as in specks
a very small amount
that speech didn't make a mite of sense
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Recent Examples of mites
Sweet alyssum also naturally attracts insects that prey on common pests like thrips, mites, and aphids.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
How do eye mites cause itching and irritation?
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 5 Mar. 2026
Check for mealy bugs, mites and other pests; apply natural sprays as needed.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Keep in mind that mites, bagworms, and root rot can be common issues when growing Italian cypress, says Abdi.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Enzymes in the frogs' bodies turn the alkaloids in ants, small beetles, millipedes and mites into toxins, Schwarcz wrote in an article first published in the Montreal Gazette.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
Dormant oil is a slightly more concentrated form of horticultural oil, which can be used to smother some fungal spores and overwintering insect pests like aphids, mites, and scale.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2026
This includes root mealybugs, soil mites, root aphids, and fungus gnats, among other pests.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
The itchy rash is caused by microscopic mites that burrow, live, and reproduce in the skin.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 23 Jan. 2026
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
How do eye mites cause itching and irritation?
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 5 Mar. 2026
Check for mealy bugs, mites and other pests; apply natural sprays as needed.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Keep in mind that mites, bagworms, and root rot can be common issues when growing Italian cypress, says Abdi.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Enzymes in the frogs' bodies turn the alkaloids in ants, small beetles, millipedes and mites into toxins, Schwarcz wrote in an article first published in the Montreal Gazette.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
Dormant oil is a slightly more concentrated form of horticultural oil, which can be used to smother some fungal spores and overwintering insect pests like aphids, mites, and scale.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2026
This includes root mealybugs, soil mites, root aphids, and fungus gnats, among other pests.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
The itchy rash is caused by microscopic mites that burrow, live, and reproduce in the skin.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mites
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Beyond rock and ice The finding of L 98-59 d challenges the long-standing astronomical belief that small exoplanets must be either gas dwarfs or water worlds covered in ice and oceans.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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At scale, this dwarfs data center optimization gains.—
Arjun Sharma,
IEEE Spectrum,
17 Feb. 2026
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Learning how to apply mascara correctly can level up your whole eye look—but without the proper technique, even the best mascara can leave you with clumps, smears, or black specks across your face.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2026
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On Saturday, a gruesome smear of dark red blood could still be found on the sidewalk, with specks of blood being found near a Citi Bike charging station.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Strong adults will let the littles (who really should not be skiing with their own poles yet in most cases) grab their pole.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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There are a host of other things available to entertain your littles, tweens, and teens around town, including The Butterfly Conservatory, Eco-Discovery Center, Shipwreck Museum, and Truman Waterfront Park’s splash pad.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
1 Feb. 2026
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From midgets to Indy cars, from sprint cars to stock cars, Stewart was at home behind the wheel.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Feb. 2026
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My grandmother’s version typically called just for the addition of generous sprinklings of Lawry’s garlic salt and black pepper—and that’s it.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
5 Dec. 2025
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Bath scrubs, body butters, whipped soaps and more are also available to elevate your routine.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The spa The Yäan Spa offers massages, facials, body scrubs, and other treatments.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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The design here avoids ski-lodge clichés but maintains splendid common areas, including a cozy library and a grand lobby decorated with stone and wood finishes and splashes of rich red and orange hues.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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When ready, add the cheese gradually, off heat, alternating with splashes of reserved pasta water while stirring or tossing vigorously to create a smooth, emulsified sauce.—
Hana Asbrink,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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The detection of these molecules in an asteroid hints that they can be formed without the presence of life, and may offer clues into how these compounds could be transported across the solar system.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Again, there were hints in the data but no definitive conclusions.—
Mariangela Lisanti,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Mites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mites. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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