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as in bites
a small piece or quantity of food
nuggets of beef in the chow mein fried chicken nuggets
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as in specks
a very small piece
a seemingly inconsequential nugget of information that proved to be the key to cracking the case
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Recent Examples of nuggets
In other words, interesting nuggets of information would become accessible to journalists, fans and other interested persons, including NCAA and Big 12 officials.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 June 2026
Lunch and dinner staples include its customizable Whataburgers, Whatachick’n sandwiches, strips and nuggets, plus salads, shakes and desserts.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
There was a lot of little nuggets like that.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
We may instead be stuck with storytelling, folk knowledge, and the nuggets of wisdom that have come down to us in ancient texts.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
Life gives you little nuggets of experience.
—Chris Perry, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Make fried favorites like french fries and chicken nuggets with 75 percent less fat in this compact air fryer.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
One of the more startling nuggets the doc reveals concerns Paul Bateson, the former radiological technician convicted of Verrill’s murder.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2026
Star-shaped and fully cooked, these white meat chicken nuggets offer 13 grams of protein per serving and are air fryer ready in seven minutes.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 June 2026
Lunch and dinner staples include its customizable Whataburgers, Whatachick’n sandwiches, strips and nuggets, plus salads, shakes and desserts.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
There was a lot of little nuggets like that.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
We may instead be stuck with storytelling, folk knowledge, and the nuggets of wisdom that have come down to us in ancient texts.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
Life gives you little nuggets of experience.
—Chris Perry, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Make fried favorites like french fries and chicken nuggets with 75 percent less fat in this compact air fryer.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
One of the more startling nuggets the doc reveals concerns Paul Bateson, the former radiological technician convicted of Verrill’s murder.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2026
Star-shaped and fully cooked, these white meat chicken nuggets offer 13 grams of protein per serving and are air fryer ready in seven minutes.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuggets
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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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Like your raw seafood in chunks?—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
18 June 2026
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The Israeli military took over large portions of Gaza as part of a broad invasion, and later seized control of chunks of Lebanon and Syria.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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This looks like tiny black or reddish-brown specks that resemble coffee grounds.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
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But such interludes add up to small specks of stormclouds in the show’s otherwise sunny skies.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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The possibility of a Chase and Taylor flirtation causing a rift with Miranda is briefly raised and just as swiftly quashed — through large mouthfuls of chips and salsa, Taylor assures Miranda at the sip-and-see that there is no there there.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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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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The alpha heroes of 1980s romances—ranch owners, corporate raiders, anyone played by Michael Douglas—tended to be emotionally constipated anti-feminists intent on dominating the opposite sex by using testosterone and wads of cash.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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And Lamanna’s coauthor Jingmai O’Connor, vertebrate paleontologist and associate curator of fossil reptiles at Chicago’s Field Museum, also pointed out wads of bone found in the Changma Basin resemble pellets that owls regurgitate after feeding on prey.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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After hearing these songs, the happier ones at the beginning of the album reveal bits of shadow that Rodrigo has built into them to presage what’s to come — to presage what always comes.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Work was completed on the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool last weekend, with attention turning to other bits of the president’s construction projects, such as his triumphal arch.—
Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
12 June 2026
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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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The clumps of clippings can cause brown spots on the lawn and contribute to the thatch layer.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
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Avoid mowing wet grass, as the moist clumps can clog your motor and leave behind uneven patches on your lawn.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
11 June 2026
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“Nuggets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuggets. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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