1
as in dime
a very small sum of money
I have only a mite left to buy lunch for the rest of the week
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2
as in diminutive
a living thing much smaller than others of its kind
the kitten was just a mite, hardly the size of my palm
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3
as in bit
a very small amount
that speech didn't make a mite of sense
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Recent Examples of mite
But this year, a combination of nutrition deficiencies, mite infestations, viral diseases and possible pesticide exposure during the previous pollinating season led to higher losses, the release said.
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Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2025
Use an Allergy Cover for Your Mattress Dust mites and other allergens can easily get trapped in your mattress.
—Daniel More, Verywell Health, 26 Mar. 2025
Sickness, wild birds, dampness and mites Chickens are living creatures susceptible to all kinds of health issues.
—Sal Gilbertie, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Rahill has an endless supply of stories to entertain his passengers, from dicey black bear encounters to scraping mites off his hand with a knife after handling an armadillo.
—Uma Raja, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2025
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Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2025
Use an Allergy Cover for Your Mattress Dust mites and other allergens can easily get trapped in your mattress.
—Daniel More, Verywell Health, 26 Mar. 2025
Sickness, wild birds, dampness and mites Chickens are living creatures susceptible to all kinds of health issues.
—Sal Gilbertie, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Rahill has an endless supply of stories to entertain his passengers, from dicey black bear encounters to scraping mites off his hand with a knife after handling an armadillo.
—Uma Raja, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mite
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Edwards was credited by NBA.com with 12 potential assists in Game 4, and throughout this four-game series, he's totaled just 23 dimes (5.8 per game) on 41 total potential assists per game (10.25 potential assists per game).—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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But that all changed when Sam Lerman, an American military veteran, decided to volunteer as a wartime advisor by going to Ukraine in April 2022 on his own dime.—
Cathrine Todd,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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For example, Katie is a diminutive of Katherine and Lisa is a diminutive of Elizabeth.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2025
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Residing on hillside slopes and gently rolling valleys surrounding the stately medieval village of Montalcino, vineyards in the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG are home to a clone of Sangiovese known locally as Brunello, which is a diminutive of the Italian word for brown.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
3 Feb. 2025
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For the dynamic stretches, aim to go a little bit deeper into the movement with each rep, but never crank right into the end range of motion, Dr. Yu says.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
1 May 2025
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Florida breathed a little bit easier after that and locked the game down the rest of the way in its 6-3 win over Tampa Bay in Game 5 at Amalie Arena to clinch the first-round playoff series and continue the Panthers’ quest to defend their Stanley Cup title.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2025
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Emperor tamarins are dwarf monkeys with whiskers that resemble a white moustache.—
Robert Higgs,
cleveland,
1 Feb. 2023
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The dwarf variety grows to be about 5 to 7 feet, ideal for a small garden or accent in a room with limited space.—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2023
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Critics have said the act is weighted heavily in developers’ favor while doing little to address the state’s critical need for truly affordable housing.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2025
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Yet many of these interventions do little to preserve vitality or prevent the cascade of disability that often follows acute illness.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Stout recommends using a thick layer of mulch, particularly spoiled hay or straw, to smother weeds, retain moisture, and enrich the soil.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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In a sturdy, redbrick barn in rural Leicestershire, England, Bella Ramsey considers a 10-foot drop from the top of a hay bale.—
Zing Tsjeng,
Vogue,
11 Apr. 2025
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Pour the sauce over and gently toss with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the shrimp and avocado are thoroughly coated.—
Janelle Davis,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2023
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Brine shrimp are a critical food source for the aquaculture industry.—
Evan Bush,
NBC News,
21 Jan. 2023
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Vessel’s proposal in Newtown also hit a sprinkling of public opposition, and planners voted 3-2 against the project.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
23 Apr. 2025
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A week of wet and windy weather wasn’t enough to put off buyers, who flocked to various events and meetings, while MIP London offered a sprinkling of star power through David Beckham, who talked about his underwear.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Mite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mite. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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