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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
Sofia Valmadre, whose parents own Cronox in Livigno, Italy, said Snoop had placed an order for a cheeseburger, chicken wings, chicken nuggets and French fries at her family’s eatery.
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Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Passionate wing fans took to Reddit and other social media platforms to debate the legitimacy of boneless chicken, with many comparing the product to chicken nuggets.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
How to get the McDonald’s caviar nuggets There is only one day to register for the free McNugget Caviar Valentine’s Day gift.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Tied to game day at the University of Georgia, gator bites are simply chicken nuggets that are set out on the tailgate spread.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
Yes, in 2025, the restaurant COQODAQ sold caviar chicken nuggets at the US Open.
—Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 3 Feb. 2026
In 2025, the restaurant COQODAQ sold us caviar chicken nuggets at the US Open.
—Greta Cross, The Providence Journal, 3 Feb. 2026
Mickey Dees is going highbrow with its latest culinary mashup, this time pairing its signature crispy nuggets with caviar.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
Here’s my Wednesday piece with lots of feedback and nuggets on new UM quarterback Darian Mensah.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Passionate wing fans took to Reddit and other social media platforms to debate the legitimacy of boneless chicken, with many comparing the product to chicken nuggets.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
How to get the McDonald’s caviar nuggets There is only one day to register for the free McNugget Caviar Valentine’s Day gift.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Tied to game day at the University of Georgia, gator bites are simply chicken nuggets that are set out on the tailgate spread.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
Yes, in 2025, the restaurant COQODAQ sold caviar chicken nuggets at the US Open.
—Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 3 Feb. 2026
In 2025, the restaurant COQODAQ sold us caviar chicken nuggets at the US Open.
—Greta Cross, The Providence Journal, 3 Feb. 2026
Mickey Dees is going highbrow with its latest culinary mashup, this time pairing its signature crispy nuggets with caviar.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
Here’s my Wednesday piece with lots of feedback and nuggets on new UM quarterback Darian Mensah.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuggets
Noun
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The happy hour menu is filled with small bites, speciality drinks, wines and mocktails.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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All-day bites like lobster rolls and fish and chops can be enjoyed riverside on the patio or by the heated pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The reason for the closure is that ice chunks, sheets and spears that are falling off the bridge have damaged vehicles in the past.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Let the bark chill in the fridge, and break it into chunks once fully cooled.—
Ashley Oerman,
SELF,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Tiny beads of blood had seeped out and dried into tiny specks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Feb. 2026
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Also known as sunspots, solar lentigines, or liver spots, age spots are additional specks and bits of pigment caused by excessive sun exposure.—
Essence,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2026
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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There are several bits about comedy that haven’t aged well — references to Bill Cosby and Russell Peters, and there’s a scene from The Hangover.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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This brought back family gossip and hesitant bits of information about my mother’s beloved grandfather, my maternal great-grandfather.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
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Michigan residents, particularly those in Metro Detroit, not only adopted the treat as a local favorite but promoted the idea to a wider audience and invented cultural crossover tastes.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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According to Veit, the idea that kids are naturally neophobic, or wary of new tastes, is a myth.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Use those wads of wrapping paper leftover from a birthday, baby shower, or holiday bash to stuff the bottom and sides of the box and prevent shifting during shipping.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 Dec. 2025
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Hanging ornaments with care can be one of the highlights of the holiday season, but untangling wads of string lights is far less enjoyable.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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That, plus distinct green (herbs) and black (pepper) flecks, made this contender feel higher-end, inspiring us to declare Trader Joe’s the best ranch dressing overall.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Feb. 2026
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As Dracula, Jones is giddy and joyous with flecks of depravity bursting through as the plot expands to include his ethereal bond with Harker’s fiancée, Mina Murray (also Bleu).—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Nuggets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuggets. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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