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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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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
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Housing plans Prospects for Pritzker’s ambitious package of proposals to build more housing in Illinois seemed murky Friday, though several pieces of legislation have inched forward in recent days.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
The buyer who finds eight pieces of credible proof is sold before the call.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
The somewhat small storefront is currently curated and styled with a Southwest theme, featuring textiles, artwork, Native American pieces and pottery.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
Both pieces are made from a rayon-spandex blend that’s lightweight and breathable enough for warm weather.
—Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Folks who take a photo with the pieces might even win a free four-pack of tickets by tagging the festival @FestivalPageant or the arts commission @LagunaBeachCulturalArts on social media.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Better yet, pieces start at just $17.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 30 May 2026
Both have worked for the Adam Smith Center since penning the pieces.
—Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
To design a room around books, mix them with ceramics, small pieces of art and objects to create depth.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Housing plans Prospects for Pritzker’s ambitious package of proposals to build more housing in Illinois seemed murky Friday, though several pieces of legislation have inched forward in recent days.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
The buyer who finds eight pieces of credible proof is sold before the call.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
The somewhat small storefront is currently curated and styled with a Southwest theme, featuring textiles, artwork, Native American pieces and pottery.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
Both pieces are made from a rayon-spandex blend that’s lightweight and breathable enough for warm weather.
—Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Folks who take a photo with the pieces might even win a free four-pack of tickets by tagging the festival @FestivalPageant or the arts commission @LagunaBeachCulturalArts on social media.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Better yet, pieces start at just $17.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 30 May 2026
Both have worked for the Adam Smith Center since penning the pieces.
—Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
Verb
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 team is still conducting experiments to conclusively identify the green material, but the fragments strongly resemble malachite.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
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Archaeologists have previously identified mudbrick and limestone burial structures, fragments of coffins, inscribed limestone blocks, and a Roman-period coin.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
1 June 2026
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In his gorgeous and arresting debut, Nick Martino hurtles through a variety of forms—from sonnets to visual poems to works of visual art—to vividly portray and reflect on a teenager’s world during and after the speaker’s parents’ divorce and his father’s incarceration.—
Craig Morgan Teicher,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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This matching linen shirt and shorts set works for any occasion or itinerary, from the flight to Europe to a hillside lunch in Positano to a low-key coastal dinner in Lagos.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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Federal prosecutors alleged that the suspects held guns while standing on both sides of the car and demanded that the victim hand over the cash.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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As a result, researchers have found, firearms are discussed in fewer than 1 in 4 protective-order hearings nationwide, and courts order abusers to surrender their guns in 66% of applicable cases.—
Sativa Banks,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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The project also includes widening portions of the right of way to a minimum of 20 feet at that location.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Carr later opened an equal-time rule investigation into ABC’s The View, even though the interview portions of talk shows have historically been exempt from the rule.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
29 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
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Now, though, scientists have discovered bits of tissue removed from a species of sea cucumber called Psolus fabricii can keep on living indefinitely if they’re left in ordinary seawater.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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Just non-stop dribbles, counter-attacks, through balls, amazing finishes… all of football’s good bits.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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His compositions evoke profound emotions that linger long after the final note.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
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Breathtaking compositions, David Koepp’s X-FILES-meets-The Bible script is one big high-wire act, Emily Blunt’s most accomplished performance, John Williams’ best score in years.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2026
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Abraham Lincoln posted guards outside, but inside they were dressed in civilian clothes and hid their firearms.—
Matt Viser,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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Prescription medications were the most common method used in nonfatal suicide attempts, including opioids, while firearms were most common in fatal attempts.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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“Pieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pieces. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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