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as in fragments
a broken or irregular part of something that often remains incomplete
a piece of stone fell from the crumbling wall
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2
as in works
a literary, musical, or artistic production
presented a new interpretation of the piece by Mozart
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as in guns
a portable weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder
carrying a piece under his coat
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as in portions
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
believes his piece of the profits should be higher
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as in constructs
to form by putting together parts or materials
you might want to piece together a quilt from those odd patches of cloth
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Recent Examples of pieces
Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 24 May 2026
While the pieces inside span millennia, the building itself is strikingly modern, designed by Pritzker Prize winning architect Fumihiko Maki.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Roger Dubuis was acquired by the Swiss luxury conglomerate Richemont in 2008, making the original pieces produced by the man himself exceptionally rare.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 May 2026
Levi says the founders envisioned a space where guests could browse elevated home objects, shop for lounge and lifestyle pieces, pick up a hostess gift, and comfortably explore cannabis in an approachable environment.
—Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
To identify those missing puzzle pieces, astronomers have now zeroed in on a cluster of metal-lacking stars detected oddly close to the galactic disk, according to a study published in May in the journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
With the help of White and Daniels, Colbert, with permission from the studio, started smashing up the old set, threw the pieces away into a dumpster, and lit it on fire — thanks to the approval of their fire Marshall (Mathers).
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 23 May 2026
Throw then catalogued the 1,778 pieces of trash.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Only the pieces of paper Jack had written them on were mine.
—Joyce Johnson, New Yorker, 23 May 2026
Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
There aren’t many fashion pieces more airy and breathable than a flowy summer skirt.
—Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 24 May 2026
While the pieces inside span millennia, the building itself is strikingly modern, designed by Pritzker Prize winning architect Fumihiko Maki.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Roger Dubuis was acquired by the Swiss luxury conglomerate Richemont in 2008, making the original pieces produced by the man himself exceptionally rare.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 May 2026
Levi says the founders envisioned a space where guests could browse elevated home objects, shop for lounge and lifestyle pieces, pick up a hostess gift, and comfortably explore cannabis in an approachable environment.
—Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
To identify those missing puzzle pieces, astronomers have now zeroed in on a cluster of metal-lacking stars detected oddly close to the galactic disk, according to a study published in May in the journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
With the help of White and Daniels, Colbert, with permission from the studio, started smashing up the old set, threw the pieces away into a dumpster, and lit it on fire — thanks to the approval of their fire Marshall (Mathers).
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 23 May 2026
Throw then catalogued the 1,778 pieces of trash.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Only the pieces of paper Jack had written them on were mine.
—Joyce Johnson, New Yorker, 23 May 2026
Verb
The director pieces the film together in elliptical fashion.
—Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pieces
Noun
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Pastoral care, safeguarding, academic standards, finance, HR, and operations all have to move as one unit, or the work fragments.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Loose bodies are cartilage or bone fragments that float around in the fluid of the elbow joint.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Most of the lamps on view this week and next are works of sculpture in themselves, from a towering totemic floor lamp to a slight but dynamic nightlight.—
Anthony Paletta,
Curbed,
17 May 2026
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These works demonstrate innovative breakthroughs in both technology and art.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Authorities noted that Joyce is a felon with a criminal history that includes state convictions for drug, larceny and burglary charges, which disqualify him from having guns or ammunition.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Police did not indicate whether the men were shooting at each other or were shot by a third party, but police did say two guns were recovered.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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There are alternative diets for vegetarians (Green Local Hero) and double portions for athletes and those who do not want to drop pounds (Health Optimizer).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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Along with screenwriter Ed Solomon, Soderbergh also constructs the ideal showcase for two separate generations of British actors to cook.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Boring Company constructs tunnel trafficways for cars and pedestrians.—
Neal Franklin,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In between shout-outs from the crowd, Colbert played it straight, rattling off jokes about the day’s headlines, revealing one last First Draft, and sharing shrewd bits of history about The Ed Sullivan Theater.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
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Big shot guests popped up in the studio audience, including the actors Bryan Cranston, Paul Rudd, and Ryan Reynolds, who did a few bits and pattered about the host going off air; Colbert moved through the usual jokes about the day’s news.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2026
Noun
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The space observatory mapped the motions and compositions of 2 billion stars across the Milky Way between July 2014 and January 2025.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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Ultimately, Orcutt and Fratti landed on a set of compositions that conjure an aching sense of nostalgia and familiarity through cello and guitar melodies that interweave and blossom like a trellis-climbing vine.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2026
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While executing a search warrant at the residence on the 3500 block of Orr Buyck Road, investigators seized several firearms as well as ammunition, according to the sheriff's office.—
Riley Moser,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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One of them, Hossein Hosseini, received basic firearms training from a masked member of the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard.—
JON GAMBRELL,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2026
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“Pieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pieces. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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