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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
Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
The majority of items on show are from a collection that Lai Mah donated to the museum in 2022 comprising mostly of dresses belonging to Susan, as well as some pieces from her own mother, Li Zhang Huifang, who was a good friend of Susan’s.
—Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
The pieces have a whimsical quality to them, recalling afternoons spent playing with Microsoft Paint.
—Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026
Made from a quick-drying blend of cotton and viscose from bamboo, these pieces feel soft against the skin while remaining breathable and absorbent.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
The appeal is that these pieces work independently of context.
—Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The puzzle-like slats holding the barrel together, called staves, are often used in his creations, incorporated into cocktail muddlers and cigar rests, not to mention a recent life-size buffalo made from the spent barrel pieces.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
The siege lasted so long that a donkey's head sold for eighty pieces of silver, and a cup of dove's dung sold for five pieces of silver.
—Helaine Williams, Arkansas Online, 6 June 2026
Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
The director pieces the film together in elliptical fashion.
—Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
West Elm has an under-the-radar outlet hub that’s regularly updated with fresh open-box deals and is chock-full of furniture, bedding, and décor pieces.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
The majority of items on show are from a collection that Lai Mah donated to the museum in 2022 comprising mostly of dresses belonging to Susan, as well as some pieces from her own mother, Li Zhang Huifang, who was a good friend of Susan’s.
—Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
The pieces have a whimsical quality to them, recalling afternoons spent playing with Microsoft Paint.
—Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026
Made from a quick-drying blend of cotton and viscose from bamboo, these pieces feel soft against the skin while remaining breathable and absorbent.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
The appeal is that these pieces work independently of context.
—Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The puzzle-like slats holding the barrel together, called staves, are often used in his creations, incorporated into cocktail muddlers and cigar rests, not to mention a recent life-size buffalo made from the spent barrel pieces.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
The siege lasted so long that a donkey's head sold for eighty pieces of silver, and a cup of dove's dung sold for five pieces of silver.
—Helaine Williams, Arkansas Online, 6 June 2026
Verb
The musician noted that his tattoo artist, Roxx, had told him that pieces this large usually take around two years to complete.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
The director pieces the film together in elliptical fashion.
—Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pieces
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The uppermost part of this orbit crosses the orbit of the International Space Station, but aerodynamic drag will quickly pull all the debris fragments below the ISS.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
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The hipster-cool studio expressed interest in using those viral fragments as the basis of a long-form project, and the kid known as @KanePixels suddenly found himself with a lucrative deal.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
14 June 2026
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Fling has not directed a mainstage show at Goodspeed before, but he’s been deeply involved in every production there since one of his roles is as a line producer overseeing all the shows not just at the Opera House but at Goodspeed’s space for new works, the Terris Theatre in Chester.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
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Gutierrez said the jury would not privilege any particular documentary form, but would prioritize works that communicate genuine emotion and connect with viewers.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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Four men jumped out of the Cadillac, all armed with semi-automatic guns and wearing balaclavas, though victim 1 told the FBI recognized Phihoang and at least two other men, the complaint said.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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For more serious disruptions, including terrorism, some pilots volunteer to carry guns in the cockpit as part of the Federal Flight Deck Officer program established after 9/11.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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The heaviest accumulations have fallen southeast of the Ohio River, with 2 to 4 inches reported from the Kanawha Metro area east into the mountains and lighter amounts across portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio and northern West Virginia.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Dec. 2025
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There are other effective relief options available to help lower payments, reduce interest charges and even eliminate portions of your balance.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
Verb
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American Men dives into the lives of four men and explores how each of them constructs their relationship to masculinity.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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Over two weeks, Shiroma paints the landmark and gets copies from a local print shop, writes an accompanying letter, and constructs a do-it-yourself craft.—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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The album includes classic lullabies, timeless children's songs, and Melanie's original compositions.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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All the better for tense compositions that confronted decay and disease, pain and nihilism, and dread and destruction with all the subtlety of a circular saw biting into a wrought-iron fence.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
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The move is a setback for the firearms industry, which argued that New York’s law conflicts with a federal statute designed to shield gun companies from liability when their products are used in crimes.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2026
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The 17-year-old was charged with firearms violations and unlawful distribution and sale of cannabis, and another person was arrested for unlawful sale and distribution of cannabis.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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“Pieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pieces. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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