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as in mouthfuls
a small piece or quantity of food
the chef's cuisine is so good that diners will want to savor every morsel
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as in specks
a very small piece
searching for any morsel of useful information
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as in shrimp
a person of no importance or influence
a morsel like her wouldn't last a week in the rough-and-tumble world of Wall Street
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Recent Examples of morsels
Nestlé's take pairs notes of vanilla and brown butter flavor with milk chocolate morsels for a chocolate chip cookie that's even more comforting.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
Mix dark chocolate morsels into cereal, oatmeal, yogurt, or a smoothie.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 5 June 2026
Small morsels are safe from the jaws of a traditional grill cutting back on waste and flare ups.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Everett says chicken oysters are juicy and tender dark-meat morsels found near the chicken’s spine.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026
And in Cedar Key, the bounty doesn’t travel far—salty morsels are harvested here and served within hours, often simply steamed or lightly seasoned to allow the sheer freshness to be the star of the culinary show.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Tastee-Freez was where Middle American children were rewarded, budding adults savored their first morsels of independence, and old-timers gathered to reminisce.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
The meal costs about $94 per course, often no more than a few morsels.
—Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Each tasting menu features a succession of exquisite morsels served in equally exquisite tableware, many of which are antique pieces selected to represent the season and complement each dish.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
Mix dark chocolate morsels into cereal, oatmeal, yogurt, or a smoothie.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 5 June 2026
Small morsels are safe from the jaws of a traditional grill cutting back on waste and flare ups.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Everett says chicken oysters are juicy and tender dark-meat morsels found near the chicken’s spine.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026
And in Cedar Key, the bounty doesn’t travel far—salty morsels are harvested here and served within hours, often simply steamed or lightly seasoned to allow the sheer freshness to be the star of the culinary show.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Tastee-Freez was where Middle American children were rewarded, budding adults savored their first morsels of independence, and old-timers gathered to reminisce.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
The meal costs about $94 per course, often no more than a few morsels.
—Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Each tasting menu features a succession of exquisite morsels served in equally exquisite tableware, many of which are antique pieces selected to represent the season and complement each dish.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for morsels
Noun
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But now, the future of Lucille’s American Cafe, a Weston comfort-food institution serving up mouthfuls of nostalgia since 1999, is unclear.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
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Gilman nails all of it, chirping mouthfuls of dialogue in a manner that evades naturalism but still feels appropriate to this reflective-beyond-his-years kid.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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These black specks show up each autumn, congregating on my screens and windowsill, and complicating my desire to open the window on a pleasant day.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
4 Nov. 2025
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The vacuum is dedicated to getting even the tiniest specks of dirt, circling back two or three times until the area is spotless.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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Waste Removal Mushrooms are nature’s decomposers that break down old plant material, dead insects, sticks and woody debris, decaying plant roots, and other organic matter.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
16 June 2026
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Pests and Disease Sap-sucking insects like thrips, spider mites, aphids, and whiteflies can stunt plant growth or cause severe flower and leaf drop.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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How to keep disease-carrying ticks at bay The best way to avoid ticks and tick bites is to be vigilant in your surroundings, Foley said, noting that ticks can transmit other diseases such as Lyme disease.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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For the evening, guests, locals, and sometimes, some wrangler performers post-rodeo can enjoy a cocktail and light bites inside and outside, if the weather permits.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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No scrubbing burnt-on bits and no need for extra pans.—
Olivia Tarantino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Dec. 2025
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The scene of the crime is no place for bits.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
10 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Despite the tragicomic instability and the rotating cast of nobodies temporarily tasked with running the country, when seen in macroeconomic terms, Peru appears to be doing just fine, thank you.—
Daniel Alarcón,
New Yorker,
4 June 2026
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Many of Newsom’s critics who breathlessly report on his evil plans (that the left-wing mainstream media supposedly cover up) are just nobodies who feign authority and are obviously fronting for right-wing organizations.—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
16 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The best Asian music performance and Latin song Grammys reflect how global listening tastes have become in the streaming era as K-pop, reggaeton and regional Mexican music are three of the most popular genres in the world.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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Crafted from soft, flexible silicone and durable stainless steel with smooth silicone tips, these BPA-free straws are built to last without retaining tastes, odors, or wear over time.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Seasonal allergies are primarily caused by trees and grasses, whose tiny pollen particles travel on the wind.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
10 June 2026
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The experiment produced nanophase iron, tiny metallic particles that are widely observed in lunar soil and are considered a key signature of space weathering.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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“Morsels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morsels. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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