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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
While Wendy’s customers have been able to order chicken sandwiches and nuggets alongside the chain’s famously square burgers, now chicken tenders are available nationwide, too, giving folks so many more chicken options to choose from.
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
Her partner, Samuel West, told the court that Hempstead had bought the chicken nuggets from McDonald’s.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Here are nuggets on every Dolphins position on offense.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Transform a bag of frozen potato nuggets into a cheesy casserole that's delicious for brunch or dinner.
—Christine Fiorentino, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
Other menu items include chicken nuggets, strips, breakfast burritos and bowls, salads (Cobb, spicy Southwest), sides (waffle fries, mac ‘n’ cheese, chicken noodle soup), kids’ meals, various milkshakes, and ice cream.
—George A. Paul, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Fried chicken or chicken nuggets Many people think chicken is a healthier choice than beef.
—Michiko Tomioka, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
The 63-page report contains many interesting nuggets, but two points are particularly surprising.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
There are going to be a lot of nuggets that demystify the process, things like comparisons between Jackson County, Johnson County, and Ray County.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
Her partner, Samuel West, told the court that Hempstead had bought the chicken nuggets from McDonald’s.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Here are nuggets on every Dolphins position on offense.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Transform a bag of frozen potato nuggets into a cheesy casserole that's delicious for brunch or dinner.
—Christine Fiorentino, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
Other menu items include chicken nuggets, strips, breakfast burritos and bowls, salads (Cobb, spicy Southwest), sides (waffle fries, mac ‘n’ cheese, chicken noodle soup), kids’ meals, various milkshakes, and ice cream.
—George A. Paul, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Fried chicken or chicken nuggets Many people think chicken is a healthier choice than beef.
—Michiko Tomioka, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
The 63-page report contains many interesting nuggets, but two points are particularly surprising.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
There are going to be a lot of nuggets that demystify the process, things like comparisons between Jackson County, Johnson County, and Ray County.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuggets
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Previously, dog owners were only required to report bites to Maricopa County Animal Care & Control, with no obligation to share contact information with victims — leading to many unreported incidents, according to the agency.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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While the scientists found that catastrophic injuries could still occur, all four materials were found to lessen damage from shark bites.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The maintenance of this expertise took dedicated chunks of time that had to be spread over lengthy and secure careers.—
Time,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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This shock vaporized chunks of the industrial bases of nations around the world, including the United States.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
30 Sep. 2025
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The pattern is a brownish batik produced by specks of tobacco.—
Zuzana Říhová,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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After a few days’ travel, some of the specks landed on a buoy floating in the North Atlantic off the coast of French Guyana.—
Zack Savitsky,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
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Tutu Atwell’s role is perplexing Every fan base has some trademark bits.—
Nate Atkins,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The new Galactic Brownie flavor combines brownie batter ice cream, gooey brownie bits, creamy chocolate icing swirls, and rainbow chips that dazzle like the stars in the Milky Way.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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Both a personal coming-of-age story and a snapshot of a transformative era in music and nightlife, the book recounts the elite record producer’s early years, unpacking how his upbringing and family life informed his tastes, ambitions, and eventual path into DJing in ’90s NYC.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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If the base model 2025 Toyota Sienna LE is too barebones for your tastes, an upgrade to the XLE trim will cost a total of $44,295.—
Charles Singh,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Everyone gathered around to help flip the meat, stuffing wads of lettuce wraps into their cheeks and washing it down with soju.—
Irene Yoo
September 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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But a safe containing fat wads of cash and a large cocaine stash presents an opportunity.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Yes, these flecks are seeds that were once inside of a vanilla bean, confirms Britton.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
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This uncanny coincidence — that the Earth’s radiation lines up with the energies of carbon dioxide’s mixed vibrational/rotational quantum state — is how this tiny trace of molecules, mere flecks in the air, completely dominates our climate.—
Joseph Howlett,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Nuggets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuggets. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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