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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
Where needed, eriophyid mites can be controlled with horticultural oil, neem oil or miticide sprays following label instructions.
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Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
Alternatively, throw draperies and curtains into the dryer for 10 minutes to remove dust and kill mites; avoid ironing them by promptly removing and rehanging them.
—Emerson Latham, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
These trees are also vulnerable to pests and diseases, including leaf curl, brown rot, bacterial spot, borers, scale, aphids, mites, and Japanese beetles.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
The spice is effective against mites, aphids, mosquitoes, fruit flies, flies, and wasps.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 23 May 2026
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.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
Alternatively, throw draperies and curtains into the dryer for 10 minutes to remove dust and kill mites; avoid ironing them by promptly removing and rehanging them.
—Emerson Latham, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
These trees are also vulnerable to pests and diseases, including leaf curl, brown rot, bacterial spot, borers, scale, aphids, mites, and Japanese beetles.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
The spice is effective against mites, aphids, mosquitoes, fruit flies, flies, and wasps.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 23 May 2026
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.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mites
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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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Mini dwarfs are small-scale race cars with a maximum speed of 34 mph.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 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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As in Kourliandski’s quartet, specks and splatters of sound are interspersed with silences.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
18 May 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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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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The spas offer daily massages (included in your stay) as well as traditional masks, scrubs, compresses and wraps using local ingredients, such as coffee, cocoa and raw honey.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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In Dish Jockey, an etching from 1993, a harried woman in a bandanna (shades of Rosie the Riveter) scrubs dishes while an ensemble of Tinkerbell-like housekeepers complete other chores nearby.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The locks are designed for outdoor installations too, with an IP65 weather resistance rating for protection against rain, splashes and dust.—
Paul Lamkin,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Try your coffee warm or iced, with some cinnamon and a few splashes of unsweetened almond milk.—
Karen Berger,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2026
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Seek Out Small Specimens Don’t reject the runts.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Mites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mites. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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